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Robert Half
Accountant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in the U.S.
-9% projected decline
Job Description
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.
- 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.