Staff Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Coface. Princeton · full-time · $65,000–$75,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Enter daily cash activity and keep records accurate for checks, wires, and electronic payments
- Compare bank statements with cashbook balances, research differences, and resolve issues promptly
- Coordinate daily with AR and AP teams to verify deposits and payments, then follow up on booking issues
- Prepare reconciliation files, support audits and period-end close, and handle cash-related journal entries
- Record investment income and bank charges, assist with regulatory filings, and maintain cash controls
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related area is required
- You have up to three years of general-ledger or corporate accounting experience
- You understand US GAAP and can use Excel for pivots, lookups, and reconciliations
- You have used an ERP or general-ledger system such as SAP, Oracle, or another listed platform
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career accountant who is precise with reconciliations and comfortable investigating account differences. It is based in Princeton with a hybrid arrangement.
From the employer
At Coface, we make trade happen everyday.
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!
Staff Accountant: Responsible for maintaining accurate cashbook records, performing daily and monthly reconciliations, and ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role supports timely financial reporting and contributes to internal controls over cash management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily cashbook entries and ensure accuracy of all cash transactions.
- Reconcile bank statements and cashbook balances on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between cashbook and bank records promptly.
- Monitor and record incoming and outgoing payments, including checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments.
- Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations and audit purposes.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring cash-related accounts are accurate.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure proper cash application.
- Reach out to AR/AP SSC teams daily to confirm deposits and payments are completed, as these feed directly into the bank reconciliation process.
- Monitor outgoing payments and incoming deposits; if any issues are identified, engage with AP or AR teams to ensure timely bookings.
- The only bookings this role will perform are for investment income and bank charges (including any additional bank fees).
- Maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies related to cash handling.
- Support external and internal audits by providing reconciliation reports and documentation.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cash management.
- Assisting with regulatory filing
- Balance sheet reconciliations, as well as booking of journal entries.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- 0–3 years of GL or corporate accounting experience; insurance or financial services experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting practices.
- Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
- Experience with ERP/GL systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Core Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Ability to produce accurate and complete workpapers.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate issues and explain account fluctuations.
- Accountability: Meets deadlines consistently and communicates delays or risks early.
- Communication: Ability to clearly present findings to management and auditors.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with peers, SSC teams, and Finance leadership.
- Continuous Improvement: Looks for automation and simplification opportunities.