Accountant - Entry Level

We are looking for an entry-level accounting team member to join a non-profit organization in Newark, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity will provide hands-on support to the accounting team through daily financial recordkeeping, reconciliation activities, and audit documentation. The position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with QuickBooks and Excel, and eager to contribute to accurate and well-organized accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Enter financial data into QuickBooks with a high degree of accuracy and keep accounting records organized for easy reference
• Review transactions against invoices, receipts, and other supporting documents to strengthen reconciliation and audit readiness
• Reconcile accounts regularly and investigate variances to help maintain reliable financial reporting
• Assist with preparing and organizing documentation needed for internal reviews and external audit requests
• Carry out accounting tasks in alignment with established accounting principles and organizational standards
• Update spreadsheets, trackers, and routine reports in Excel to support the accounting team's daily workflow
• Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including recording entries and monitoring supporting records