Accounting Associate

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to support daily financial accuracy for our client's facility located in Bordentown, NJ. This position plays an important role in matching sales activity with cash and card receipts, helping maintain reliable records across high-volume transactions. The ideal candidate is comfortable investigating discrepancies, communicating with internal stakeholders, and keeping reconciliations current in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review daily sales activity against cash receipts and merchant card deposits to confirm transactions are recorded correctly.
• Analyze differences between reported revenue and funds received, then research issues and bring them to resolution promptly.
• Partner with store leadership each day to address missing support, register imbalances, and other deposit-related questions.
• Monitor sub-cash accounts and prepare accurate entries so balances are tracked and cleared appropriately.
• Maintain organized financial documentation that supports reconciliation activity and audit readiness.
• Assist with journal entry coding and account maintenance to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support ongoing cash control practices by identifying patterns, escalating concerns, and recommending corrective action when needed.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates are preferred to have:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business area related area
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, cash handling, or general accounting support.
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, cash controls, and financial recordkeeping practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work under daily deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience in retail, multi-site, or transaction-heavy environments is preferred.

Work Schedule

This role does require all candidates to be onsite Monday through Friday

Benefits

Full benefits available for employees including Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days. In addition, this client also offers a 401K match, disability and as well as additional benefits

Compensation

$55,000.00-$60,000.00 Yearly

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