Staff Accountant

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Parsippany, NJ, USA
In-Office
65K-80K Annually
Entry level
Professional Services • Consulting • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Supports daily accounting operations, including biweekly payroll through ADP, accounts payable, client billing, revenue and utilization reporting, reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial documentation. Communicates with vendors, employees, project managers, and leadership while maintaining accurate and confidential records. The role also identifies process improvements and provides backup support for administrative and accounting functions.
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About CP Engineers
With over forty years of experience, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and construction management and administration services. Our project portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients, many of whom have partnered with us for decades.

At CP Engineers, we don't just execute projects, we build careers. Our team thrives in a collaborative, people-first environment, supported by competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside experienced professionals. This approach has driven high employee satisfaction and earned us Best Places to Work honors three years in a row.

Position Overview
At CP Engineers, we value employees who embody our core values of teamwork, recognition, and integrity. We are seeking an Accounting Professional to support the firm's day-to-day accounting operations, payroll administration, accounts payable functions, financial reporting, and client billing activities.

This role works closely with accounting, operations, project management, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial information, timely reporting, and efficient business operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly payroll through ADP, including reviewing payroll data, coordinating approvals, maintaining records, and responding to payroll-related inquiries
  • Prepare and distribute utilization reports to support leadership, project managers, and operational decision-making
  • Prepare and maintain revenue reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines
  • Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor record maintenance
  • Assist with monthly client billing by preparing billing information, reviewing supporting documentation, and coordinating with project managers
  • Maintain organized accounting records, reconciliations, files, and supporting documentation
  • Support month-end accounting activities and assist with internal financial reporting processes
  • Communicate professionally with vendors, employees, project managers, and internal stakeholders regarding accounting, payroll, billing, and payment matters
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, reporting consistency, and workflow efficiency
  • Provide backup support for additional accounting and administrative functions as needed

Compensation: $65,000-$80,000 annually


Requirements
  • Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, billing, or a related accounting function required
  • Experience using ADP or another payroll processing platform preferred; experience with ADP TotalSource is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting or ERP systems required
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records, payroll, invoices, and reporting
  • Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized, reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with team members
  • Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, construction, or project-based billing environments preferred
  • Familiarity with Deltek Ajera or similar project accounting software preferred
  • Understanding of utilization reporting, revenue reporting, project billing, and professional services financial reporting preferred
  • Experience supporting monthly billing cycles and coordinating with project managers preferred
  • Experience maintaining accounting documentation, audit support materials, and process checklists preferred

Benefits
  • Hybrid/remote work flexibility
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Support for employee work/life balance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Performance-based bonuses and growth incentives

Skills Required

  • Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, billing, or a related accounting function
  • Experience using ADP or another payroll processing platform
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting or ERP systems
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records, payroll, invoices, and reporting
  • Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized, reliable, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively
  • Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, construction, or project-based billing environments
  • Familiarity with Deltek Ajera or similar project accounting software
  • Understanding of utilization reporting, revenue reporting, project billing, and professional services financial reporting
  • Experience supporting monthly billing cycles and coordinating with project managers
  • Experience maintaining accounting documentation, audit support materials, and process checklists
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The Company
HQ: Sparta, NJ
59 Employees

What We Do

CP Engineers is a full-service engineering and construction management firm that provides comprehensive solutions in civil, municipal, water/wastewater, architectural, and environmental services.

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