Accountant - Entry Level

We are looking for an entry-level accounting specialist to join a growing organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey as part of a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, values accuracy, and wants to build a long-term career in accounting and retirement plan administration. You will receive hands-on training while contributing to core administrative and reconciliation activities in a collaborative hybrid work environment after the initial onsite training period.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming client financial and census information, identify inconsistencies, and follow up on items that require clarification.
• Compare internal records against third-party reports to ensure data accuracy and resolve reconciliation issues promptly.
• Enter, update, and maintain participant and account information within company systems with a high level of precision.
• Prepare supporting paperwork for refunds, corrections, and other plan-related financial transactions.
• Complete regulatory and government documentation accurately and within required deadlines.
• Assist in producing annual valuation and reporting materials related to retirement plan administration.
• Contribute to accounting support tasks involving reconciliations, financial entries, and other administrative assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Exposure to office operations, accounting support, or financial services is helpful, but prior pension administration experience is not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to work with pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis functions.
• Working knowledge of reconciliations, accounting entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments accurately.
• Willingness to learn, accept training, and grow within a financial services setting.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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