accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in New Jersey in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial records, keeping accounts accurate, and supporting core close activities in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will contribute to daily accounting operations while building hands-on experience across reconciliations, journal preparation, and general ledger support.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed bank and credit card reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation to maintain accurate financial records.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including account analysis and balance sheet review.

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by reviewing transactions and helping ensure accurate recording.

• Maintain general ledger accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies that require correction.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify transaction details, and support routine reporting needs.

• Help organize accounting documentation and uphold strong recordkeeping practices for audits and internal review.

• Contribute to process-related tasks tied to accounting operations and other assigned departmental priorities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience or academic background in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, account reconciliation, and general ledger activity.
• Familiarity with preparing accounting entries and supporting close processes.
• Exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and comfort working with accounting systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in a team-oriented setting.

Compensation

$24.00-$29.00 Hourly

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