ACCOUNTANT PAYROLL - Onsite Edison

Date: Jan 9, 2026

Location: Edison, NJ, US, 8837

Company: Belden, Inc

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

 

Job Summary:
The Accountant/Payroll role supports the Director of Accounting and Senior Accountants in the Accounting function for Alpha Wire. They assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and provide backup support for payroll processing. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and contributes to audit and internal control processes.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Complete month-end close tasks, prepare financial reports, and maintain account reconciliations
  • Process weekly payroll and provide payroll analysis when needed
  • Prepare standard journal entries and support financial accuracy through variance analysis
  • Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing required documentation
  • Contribute to internal controls and compliance with accounting standards

 

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2–5 years of experience in accounting or finance, including month-end close, reconciliations, and payroll processing
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills to work with the accounting team and cross-functional partners

 

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $64,900 - $97,300 annually plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

 

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.