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ACORD Corporation

Staff Accountant at ACORD Corporation (Little Falls, NJ)

ACORD Corporation· Little Falls, NJ·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Oversee and assist with core accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role involves maintaining monthly financial records, aiding in budget and audit preparations, supporting cross-functional payroll and tax needs, and providing reliable internal and external customer support across various department functions. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our Little Falls, NJ office and be able to work on-site as business needs require.

Position Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the preparation and integrity of the monthly financial statements, account analyses, and journal entries.
  • Work closely with Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to act as a backup in payroll.
  • Prepare and gather information for annual 1099 reporting.
  • Assist with month-end close process.
  • Responsible for preparing sales tax & VAT reporting for applicable areas.
  • Responsible for project accounting and fixed assets for ACORD.
  • Support internal and external customer needs and maintain an expected level of "customer service."
  • Assist with customer invoicing for ACORD.
  • Assist with reviewing of expense accounts.
  • Assist in preparation for audits by providing explanations for analysis for the quarterly & year-end reviews.
  • Maintain and compile information for Budgeting and Forecasting purposes.
  • Assist with special projects, as business needs arise.

Education & Essential Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
  • Excellent verbal and business writing skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with automated General Ledger systems.
  • Excellent verbal and business writing skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn additional accounting responsibilities and systems.

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years relevant accounting experience.
  • Strong background in understanding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Proficient with automated General Ledger systems.
  • Produced accurate, complete, and well-supported accounting work on schedule.

Why work at ACORD Corporation

  • Culture & recognition – Named a 2024 PC360 Luminary for Innovation in Workplace Culture. Core pillars: lifelong learning, new perspectives, community service, health & wellness, and diversity & inclusion.
  • Work model – Hybrid and on‑site roles based in Little Falls, NJ / Pearl River, NY and London. The career page indicates both “On‑site” and “Hybrid” options.
  • Benefits – Generous parental leave, health insurance, generous PTO (according to Built In profiles).
  • Team size & global reach – Small (67 employees) but influential; opportunity to make a large impact on a global industry.
  • Meaningful mission – Work that directly improves efficiency, reduces costs, and modernizes a trillion‑dollar industry.
  • Employee ratings – 3.6/5 on LinkedIn (63 reviews), with strengths in work‑life balance (3.8) and compensation (3.9).

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