Intermediate Accountant

Description We are looking for an Jr Accountant to support core accounting operations for a non-profit organization in Newark, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with an accounting degree and 1 to 2 years of experience who can confidently handle day-to-day financial activities with accuracy and consistency. The role will contribute to the integrity of monthly financial reporting by managing ledger activity, preparing entries, and assisting with routine close processes.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, posting activity, and helping keep financial records accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and record journal entries while ensuring proper debit and credit treatment across accounts.
• Support month-end close activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to help ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Apply accrual accounting principles when tracking expenses, revenues, and period-end adjustments.
• Use Excel to organize financial data, reconcile balances, and prepare supporting schedules for reporting.
• Contribute to audit readiness by maintaining documentation and assisting with requests for financial support materials.
• Work with accounting platforms and related financial tools as needed to complete daily and monthly accounting functions. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 1 to 2 years of accounting experience in a detail-focused setting.
• Solid understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
• Experience supporting month-end close and other routine accounting cycles.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets for analysis and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accrual-based accounting.
• Exposure to accounting software or financial systems; experience with Sage or similar platforms is helpful but not required.

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