Accountant - Entry Level

Description We are looking for an early-career accounting specialist to join a team in New Jersey. This long-term contract opportunity is well suited for someone with an accounting or finance background who wants to build hands-on experience across core financial operations. The position offers a primarily onsite schedule with one work-from-home day each week and exposure to day-to-day accounting processes in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily accounting activities by preparing and posting routine journal entries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with both accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including processing transactions and helping maintain organized financial records.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure account balances are properly supported.
• Review financial data in Excel to help maintain complete, accurate, and current accounting information.
• Help track outstanding items, follow up on variances, and contribute to the resolution of accounting issues.
• Maintain documentation for transactions and reconciliations to support internal review and reporting needs. Requirements
• At least 1 year of accounting experience or relevant practical exposure in a finance-related role.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and preparing basic accounting entries.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for organizing, reviewing, and updating financial data.
• Exposure to accounting system is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage routine tasks with accuracy.

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