Accountant - Entry Level

We are looking for an entry-level accounting specialist to support inventory and supply chain-related financial activities for a manufacturing organization in Parsippany, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with detailed data, reconciling records, and helping maintain accurate inventory information in a remote environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day accounting accuracy while partnering with operational teams on transaction tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Record and maintain inventory-related financial transactions with a high level of accuracy and consistency.

• Review stock movement data and support ongoing inventory control activities across supply chain operations.

• Perform reconciliations to identify discrepancies between records, balances, and transaction details, then assist with resolution.

• Enter, update, and validate large volumes of data within accounting and inventory systems.

• Use Microsoft Excel tools such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables to organize information, analyze trends, and support reporting needs.

• Assist with account-related balancing tasks connected to inventory, payable items, and other transactional records.

• Support daily documentation and recordkeeping to help ensure reliable audit trails and operational visibility.

• Work within Sage X3 and related systems to process inventory and financial information as needed.

Qualifications:

• Entry-level experience or foundational knowledge in accounting, inventory analysis, or supply chain support.
• Familiarity with account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, or accounts payable processes.
• Strong data entry skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• Ability to interpret transactional data and follow established accounting procedures.
• Exposure to supply chain logistics or inventory management concepts is preferred.
• Experience using Sage X3 or a similar ERP platform is a plus.

Compensation

$19.79-$22.91 Hourly

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