Accountant - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reporting, and month-end activities while working with a collaborative finance team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable assisting with a range of accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to help keep routine transactions current and accurate.

• Help establish and maintain credit-related records, including tracking insurance coverage levels and monitoring account documentation.

• Contribute to the preparation of monthly tax filings, including sales tax and excise tax reporting.

• Assist with recording accounting entries and supporting schedules tied to the month-end close process.

• Prepare financial summaries, recurring reports, and analysis requested by finance leadership.

• Participate in team meetings and share updates on assigned work as needed.

• Complete special assignments and ad hoc reporting projects to support departmental priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or 1+ year of related accounting experience or training.

• 1+ year of experience in an accounting support role.

• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly.

• Proficiency with Microsoft business applications; experience with Peachtree is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.