Accountant - Entry Level

We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a team in Paramus, New Jersey on a Contract-permanent placement basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone with a solid foundation in finance or accounting who enjoys working with numbers, supporting day-to-day accounting activity, and using technology to improve accuracy and efficiency. The role offers hands-on exposure to billing, reconciliations, reporting, and commission-related tasks while working in a collaborative business environment.
Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting support activities, including processing invoices, recording transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to help ensure timely payments, collections, and account accuracy. • Track commissions and prepare supporting calculations to confirm completeness and proper reporting. • Assist with billing operations by generating invoices, reviewing charges, and resolving discrepancies when needed. • Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and prepare journal entries to support clean month-end records. • Produce recurring financial reports and assist with basic analysis to help stakeholders understand business performance. • Use Excel and QuickBooks to organize data, maintain accounting documentation, and improve workflow efficiency. • Support pricing-related accounting activities for technology service offerings by reviewing customer-specific financial details and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, finance, or a related business function.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and accounting entries.
• Experience preparing or supporting billing processes and resolving routine payment discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas, spreadsheets, and financial data sets.
• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks in a work setting.
• Comfort using AI tools and other digital resources to support productivity and financial tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation

$17.41-$20.16 Hourly

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