Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate Job Overview: Company: CJD Salary/Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 per year (Plus Performance-Based Bonus) Location: Rahway, NJ (Onsite) Job/Employment Type: Full Time Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required The Opportunity: You will play a crucial financial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing consulting and installation organization. Working closely with leadership, you will oversee essential financial processes while expanding your skill set in a supportive environment. This is an exciting chance to take real ownership of your work, learn new systems, and contribute directly to company success. How You Will Make an Impact: Manage core accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor invoice processing, payment applications, and customer collections. Support job billing, project accounting, and cost tracking to ensure accurate financial reporting across active commercial projects. Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations to maintain total financial integrity. Prepare and post journal entries while supporting monthly and year-end closing activities in alignment with GAAP standards. Collaborate with Project Managers and operations teams to resolve accounting, job costing, and billing inquiries promptly. Identify opportunities to improve daily accounting processes and streamline reporting workflows as the business grows. Required Qualifications & Experience: Hands-on experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations. Solid understanding of GAAP principles, job billing, and financial statement fundamentals. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and data reconciliation. Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple financial priorities simultaneously. High attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and a track record of taking initiative. Preferred Qualifications & Experience: 3-5 years of related work experience in an accounting or finance role. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Background in project-based, commercial technology, or construction accounting environment. Experience with payroll processing, payroll tax activities, and job costing. Direct working experience with ERP software, specifically NetSuite. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities. 401(k) retirement savings program with employer matching. Comprehensive health coverage including medical and dental insurance. Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Weekly pay cycle. Vibrant company culture with regular team events and activities. About Us: CJD is a growing consulting and installation services organization specializing in Low-Voltage Technology Consulting and Integration. We foster a collaborative, continuous-improvement culture where accountability, initiative, and a willingness to learn are rewarded with clear paths for career advancement. Learn more about our business at CJD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.