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Robert Half
Accounting Associate
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$47,548 / year median in New Jersey
-13% projected decline
Job Description
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.
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.
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.