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Accountant - Entry Level
We are looking for an Entry-Level Accountant to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a blend of on-site and remote work, with a focus on supporting year-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a high level of proficiency in Excel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with year-end financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Process purchase orders and verify supporting documentation to maintain accurate records.<br>• Perform treasury operations tasks, including monitoring transactions and maintaining financial data.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure proper alignment of financial statements.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently and accurately.<br>• Reconcile accounts and prepare necessary accounting entries to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Handle and organize financial images and documents for ongoing record-keeping needs.<br>• Collaborate with team members to address discrepancies and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.<br>• Proficiency in Excel for managing and analyzing financial data.<br>• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.<br>• Ability to perform bank and account reconciliations accurately.<br>• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.<br>• Effective communication skills for collaboration and issue resolution.<br>• Familiarity with treasury operations is a plus.<br>• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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  • Parsippany, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 18.21 - 21.09 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Entry-Level Accountant to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering a blend of on-site and remote work, with a focus on supporting year-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a high level of proficiency in Excel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with year-end financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Process purchase orders and verify supporting documentation to maintain accurate records.<br>• Perform treasury operations tasks, including monitoring transactions and maintaining financial data.<br>• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure proper alignment of financial statements.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently and accurately.<br>• Reconcile accounts and prepare necessary accounting entries to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Handle and organize financial images and documents for ongoing record-keeping needs.<br>• Collaborate with team members to address discrepancies and resolve accounting-related issues.
  • 2025-11-10T14:58:59Z

Accountant - Entry Level Job in Parsippany | Robert Half