Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Temporary Part-Time Audit Support

Location: Paramus, NJ (on-site)

Work Arrangement: Temporary, Part-Time Assignment; On-site, 4 days per week

Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

A well-established educational institution is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Audit Support Professional to assist with its annual financial statement audit. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with accounting staff and external auditors while supporting critical audit and financial reporting functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Respond to auditor requests and provide timely, accurate financial information.
• Review financial records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Organize and maintain audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities as needed.
• Assist with various accounting and audit-related projects throughout the engagement.

Qualifications

Accounting & Audit Experience

• Previous experience supporting or participating in external financial statement audits.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliations, and schedule preparation.
• Experience working with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate new financial and reporting systems.

Attention to Detail & Organization

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet audit deadlines.
• Experience maintaining thorough documentation and adhering to established accounting procedures.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with accounting staff, auditors, and cross-functional departments.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Capable of following up on outstanding items and communicating issues professionally.

Professional Qualities

• Reliable, dependable, and committed to meeting project timelines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of accounting and audit-related tasks.
• Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with higher education, nonprofit, governmental, or fund accounting environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of GASB standards, grant accounting, or fixed asset accounting is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working directly with external audit firms is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking flexible, project-based work while utilizing their audit and financial reporting expertise in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,

EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type

of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by

law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state,

and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.

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Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Christine Senn

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.