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Entry Level Accountant

Stamford, Connecticut
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Entry Level Accountant to join a growing wealth management firm in Stamford, Connecticut. This opportunity is well suited for someone at the entry level or in the early stages of their career who wants to strengthen foundational accounting skills in a collaborative environment. The person in this role will contribute to core accounting activities, support the monthly close process, and help maintain accurate financial information across the organization. Responsibilities: • Record routine journal entries and help keep the general ledger accurate and up to date. • Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts by researching discrepancies and resolving variances. • Support month-end accounting activities by organizing financial data and assisting with closing tasks. • Process incoming and outgoing transactions related to accounts payable and accounts receivable with close attention to accuracy. • Prepare supporting schedules and assist in the development of internal financial reports. • Maintain organized accounting records and documentation to support daily operations and reporting needs. • Provide assistance during audit preparation and contribute to ad hoc assignments as business needs arise.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

New York, New York
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Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level accounting team member to join a nonprofit organization in New York, New York as part of the budget team. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is well suited for someone who wants to build hands-on experience supporting financial operations, budget tracking, and day-to-day accounting activities. The role offers exposure to expense management, reporting support, and spreadsheet-based analysis in a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Support the budget team with routine accounting tasks, including reviewing financial data and maintaining accurate records. • Process and verify expense reports to ensure completeness, policy compliance, and timely follow-up on discrepancies. • Assist with budget monitoring by updating spreadsheets, organizing forecast information, and tracking variances. • Use Microsoft Excel to prepare reports, reconcile data, and summarize financial information for internal review. • Coordinate with internal staff to gather documentation, clarify transaction details, and support month-to-month accounting activities. • Help maintain organized financial files and contribute to accurate reporting for ongoing departmental needs.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Oakland, New Jersey
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Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an early-career accounting team member to join a growing team in Oakland, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to build practical experience in a collaborative environment while supporting core financial operations. Responsibilities:• Process accounts payable transactions by reviewing invoices, organizing payment batches, and assigning accurate coding details.• Enter financial data into accounting records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.• Reconcile vendor statements and internal account balances to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Communicate with vendors to address payment questions, clarify account issues, and maintain positive business relationships.• Support day-to-day accounting activities across payables as needed by the department.• Prepare and post routine accounting entries to help maintain complete and accurate financial records.• Assist with bank and account reconciliations to ensure transactions are properly recorded.• Contribute to administrative and accounting tasks within a small team environment and adapt to shifting priorities.• Use Excel and other accounting systems to track transactions, maintain records, and support reporting needs.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst - Entry Level

New York, New York
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst - Entry Level to support finance operations for advertising clients in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate billing, reporting, and reconciliation activities across multiple accounts while partnering with cross-functional teams to keep daily financial processes on track. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, communicates effectively with stakeholders, and can manage priorities in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Support recurring billing activities by preparing draft invoices, reviewing documentation, and updating tracking records to keep the invoicing process accurate and timely. • Investigate unbilled activity, follow up on outstanding items, and help move transactions through to final billing completion. • Partner with accounting, shared services, and campaign execution teams to reconcile financial records and resolve invoice or affidavit differences. • Combine information from multiple systems and data sources to create reports that support financial review and business decision-making. • Maintain organized records for billing support materials, including invoice back-up and related documentation. • Respond to operational requests and contribute to special projects as business needs arise. • Review account discrepancies, identify root causes, and assist with corrective actions to improve financial accuracy. • Use spreadsheet tools to analyze billing details, summarize findings, and monitor account activity trends.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst - Entry Level

New York, New York
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Financial Analyst - Entry Level to join a leading advertising organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position supports finance and media operations by helping maintain accurate billing records, monitoring campaign-related financial activity, and producing dependable reporting for high-volume advertising work. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys working with data, solving discrepancies, and contributing to the financial coordination behind large media initiatives. Responsibilities: • Review billing activity and invoice details to confirm accuracy and alignment with campaign and financial records. • Reconcile account information, payment activity, and transactional data to identify and resolve mismatches efficiently. • Track financial and operational metrics tied to media activity and prepare recurring reports for internal stakeholders. • Use Excel tools such as formulas, lookups, and pivot tables to organize data, analyze trends, and support decision-making. • Partner with finance and media operations teams to maintain clean documentation and ensure timely processing of transactions. • Investigate discrepancies across billing, banking, or account records and escalate issues when additional review is needed. • Support the administration of media and financial systems, including data updates and operational record maintenance. • Assist with reporting and workflow tasks related to platform or process updates when required by the business.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

White Plains, New York
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to quickly step in and support day‑to‑day accounting operations in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This role will assist with transactional accounting tasks, ensuring financial data is accurate, up to date, and properly documented. Key Responsibilities• Process and record daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.• Assist with data entry, invoice processing, and payment posting with a high degree of accuracy.• Reconcile bank statements and support account reconciliations.• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation.• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing, payments, and account activity.• Assist with month‑end close tasks, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation.• Support the accounting team with administrative and transactional tasks during peak periods.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Ardsley, New York
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Temporary / Contract
17.4135 - 20.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join a short-term Contract assignment in Ardsley, New York. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys high-volume data entry and accurate financial record handling in a fast-paced office setting. The position will focus on entering several hundred invoices into the company system while supporting day-to-day accounting activities with precision and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Enter a high volume of invoice information into the accounting system with strong attention to accuracy and completeness. • Review invoice details for consistency and flag missing or unclear information before processing. • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks related to invoice documentation and record maintenance. • Use QuickBooks and other internal tools to update financial data and keep records organized. • Maintain orderly electronic files so invoice records can be retrieved quickly when needed. • Assist the accounting team with routine clerical duties connected to transaction processing and data verification.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Newburgh, New York
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to quickly step in and support day‑to‑day accounting operations in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This role will assist with transactional accounting tasks, ensuring financial data is accurate, up to date, and properly documented. Key Responsibilities• Process and record daily financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.• Assist with data entry, invoice processing, and payment posting with a high degree of accuracy.• Reconcile bank statements and support account reconciliations.• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation.• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing, payments, and account activity.• Assist with month‑end close tasks, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation.• Support the accounting team with administrative and transactional tasks during peak periods.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Revenue Accountant

Hauppauge, New York
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Trade Spend Accountant in the CPG industry to support a manufacturing organization. This opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist with strong experience in sales finance and trade promotions accounting within a consumer products or related environment. The role will focus on revenue-related accounting activities, financial analysis, and reporting that help leaders make informed business decisions. Success in this position requires strong analytical ability, comfort working with large data sets, and advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills. Responsibilities:• Perform revenue-focused accounting and financial analysis to support planning, reporting, and operational decision-making.• Prepare and review accruals tied to deductions, chargebacks, promotional programs, and other revenue-related adjustments.• Investigate account activity and resolve discrepancies through detailed variance analysis and timely account adjustments.• Reconcile profit and loss accounts each month and recommend appropriate accounting treatment when issues arise.• Build, update, and maintain recurring reports, models, and dashboards using Excel and business intelligence tools.• Extract, organize, and interpret data from financial systems, including NetSuite, to produce accurate and actionable insights.• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver reporting, explain trends, and provide financial visibility across the business.• Identify opportunities to strengthen forecasting and financial planning processes through improved reporting and system usage.• Help ensure accounting practices and financial reporting remain aligned with internal policies and industry expectations.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Stamford, Connecticut
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Stamford, Connecticut. This position supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and contributing to reporting and audit activities. The role is well suited for an individual who can manage recurring accounting tasks while partnering closely with leadership on month-end and year-end deliverables. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet and other assigned accounts each month, including roll-forward analysis and follow-up on variances.</li><li>Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate any differences to ensure cash records are accurate.</li><li>Produce daily cash reporting and perform daily cash reconciliation to support effective cash management.</li><li>Assist with external financial statement audits, retirement plan audit support, and responses to regulatory review requests.</li><li>Contribute to special projects and other accounting assignments as business needs evolve.</li></ul>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Asbury Park, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
benefits:<ul><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>401k</li><li>paid time off</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.</li><li>Analyze financial statements and investigate variances.</li><li>Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain supporting documentation for internal controls.</li><li>Participate in internal and external audit processes.</li><li>Review accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial reports and management reporting packages.</li><li>SOX experience is a must</li></ul>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Stamford, Connecticut
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant who is looking to further their career in a fast-paced, growing industry. This organization has experienced unmatched growth and offers the unique opportunity to move up very quickly. The Senior Accountant role is an opportunity where you will have direct access to management in order to further develop and grow while utilizing your diverse skill set. The qualified Senior Accountant will have a degree in accounting, strong Microsoft Excel skills and 2+ years of applicable experience. Senior Accountant Responsibilities:· Perform account analysis and reconciliation· Maintain general ledger accounts· Prepare monthly reports· Post journal entries to general ledger· Assist with month end close· Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting· Financial statement preparation Senior Accountant Requirements:· Bachelor's degree in accounting required· Strong Microsoft Excel skills· CPA (or CPA eligible) preferred If you are interested in this Senior Accountant opportunity, please email a copy of your resume immediately to Jennifer.Beilin@Roberthalf
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Howell, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Benefits<ul><li>MDV</li><li>401k</li><li>PTO</li></ul> Our client is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, project billing, and general ledger maintenance. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, smooth cash flow, and timely reporting across the organization. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable (AR)<ul><li>Prepare and send customer invoices accurately and on schedule</li><li>Process customer payments and apply cash receipts</li><li>Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on past‑due accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate aging reports and support collection efforts</li></ul>Accounts Payable (AP)<ul><li>Review, code, and enter vendor invoices</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and verify approvals</li><li>Prepare weekly check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li></ul>Project Accounting<ul><li>Track project costs, budgets, and billing schedules</li><li>Assist with job costing and allocation of expenses</li><li>Prepare project-related invoices (T&M, progress billing, fixed fee, etc.)</li><li>Support project managers with reports and financial updates</li></ul>General Accounting<ul><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with month-end close tasks (accruals, journal entries, reconciliations)</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card accounts</li><li>Maintain organized financial documentation and audit-ready files</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Corporate Accountant

Jersey City, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Corporate Accountant to join a growing organization in Kearny, New Jersey. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting work with detailed financial analysis and wants to contribute across receivables, reconciliations, and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, works confidently in financial systems, and approaches responsibilities with professionalism, initiative, and a collaborative mindset. This has some hybrid flexibility one day a week. Opportunity for growth! Responsibilities:• Manage accounts receivable activities, including monitoring balances, applying payments, and following up on outstanding items to support healthy cash flow.• Prepare and complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.• Perform common area maintenance reconciliation work with accuracy and attention to supporting documentation.• Assist with quarterly sales and use tax filings, learning internal processes and ensuring submissions are completed correctly and on schedule.• Produce cash flow reports and related financial summaries to help leadership track operating performance and liquidity.• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy to support reliable month-end and periodic financial reporting.• Work within Yardi, ideally in a commercial real estate accounting environment, to process transactions and maintain organized financial records.• Support broader corporate accounting operations by helping maintain compliance, improve reporting quality, and respond to routine accounting inquiries.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Plainsboro, New Jersey
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
benefits<ul><li>Medical</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>401K</li><li>PTO </li></ul>Are you a CPA from a Big 4 firm considering your next career move? If you have navigated at least two busy seasons and earned your CPA, this opportunity could be worth exploring. I am partnering with a $1B+ organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join a high-performing team. Key highlights of this role include:✅ Fully remote work environment✅ Only 1-2 visits per year to either Princeton, NJ area or Manhattan✅ Strong leadership team and growth opportunities✅ Exposure to a complex, large-scale business environment✅ Opportunity to step beyond audit and see the operational side of the business
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

White Plains, New York
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to step in quickly and add value in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This role will support key accounting functions, including month‑end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity across financial operations. Key Responsibilities• Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve variances.• Support general ledger maintenance and ensure accuracy of financial data.• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Support audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation.• Identify process improvements to streamline accounting operations and strengthen controls.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Westport, Connecticut
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Position Summary:The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage general accounting functions, including general ledger, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures</li><li>Support audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations and analyze financial results for trends or discrepancies</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>3+ years of progressive and relevant accounting experience</li></ul>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

New York, New York
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Our client is a dynamic organization with a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning multiple sectors. The company operates in fast-moving markets and offers accounting professionals the opportunity to gain exposure to complex financial reporting and public-company processes. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to support the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions. This role will play an important part in the monthly and quarterly close, general ledger management, SEC reporting, audit support, and preparation of financial statement disclosures. Key Responsibilities:· Manage accounting activities for multiple legal entities, including journal entries, month-end and quarter-end close, and maintenance of accurate books and records.· Review general ledger activity and trial balances, identify discrepancies, and prepare account reconciliations and necessary adjustments.· Support the consolidation of subsidiary financial results and assist with management reporting and cash flow preparation.· Help develop and review financial statement footnotes, SEC filing support, and other required disclosures, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance with internal controls.· Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing supporting documentation and assisting with quarterly reviews and annual audits.· Contribute to accounting research, technical memos, acquisitions/dispositions, and other special projects while providing backup support for key accounting functions. For immediate consideration please email Ronny.Cohen@roberthalf.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Newburgh, New York
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to step in quickly and add value in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This role will support key accounting functions, including month‑end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity across financial operations. Key Responsibilities• Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve variances.• Support general ledger maintenance and ensure accuracy of financial data.• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes as needed.• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Support audit processes by preparing schedules and documentation.• Identify process improvements to streamline accounting operations and strengthen controls.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Brooklyn, New York
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role will lead core accounting activities, ensure accurate reporting across U.S. operations and international intercompany relationships, and help strengthen financial processes as the organization evolves. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines across close, compliance, and audit-related work. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing timely balance sheet reconciliations.• Manage accounting and reporting for U.S. entities while coordinating intercompany activity with global subsidiaries to maintain accurate consolidated records.• Analyze complex accounting matters and prepare clear documentation to support appropriate treatment under applicable standards.• Partner with tax advisors and internal stakeholders to assist with recurring tax filings and provide support during external audits in multiple jurisdictions.• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, address payment or vendor discrepancies, and oversee timely processing of supplier and employee expense payments.• Develop, formalize, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and operating procedures to support a scalable finance function.• Monitor general ledger activity and investigate variances or unusual transactions to improve accuracy and reporting consistency.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Bridgewater, New Jersey
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in monthly close activities, inventory and cost accounting, statutory and consolidated reporting, and financial analysis that supports business decisions. The role works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance partners locally and internationally to maintain accurate reporting, strengthen reconciliations, and provide insight into performance trends. This role is fully onsite in Bridgewater, NJ. Prior inventory accounting and/or cost accounting experience is required. Responsibilities:• Lead core month-end accounting tasks by preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations that support timely and accurate financial close results.• Partner with supply chain and operational teams to establish annual standard costs and maintain reliable inventory valuation across locally managed products.• Produce recurring inventory and cost reports, analyze cost of goods sold fluctuations, assess obsolete stock exposure, and research variances requiring follow-up.• Reconcile inventory balances against supplier data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate finished goods reporting and working capital visibility.• Assist with budgeting and forecast cycles for industrial operations, including submission of planning data and explanation of variances against actual performance.• Perform manufacturing and material ledger analysis to support cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and consolidated financial reporting requirements.• Prepare elimination and other adjusting entries needed for accurate consolidation, while supporting statutory and corporate reporting deliverables.• Maintain balance sheet review processes by analyzing account activity, overseeing reconciliations, and validating the accuracy of entries recorded by other team members.• Manage prepaid insurance accounting by tracking renewals, updating schedules, and recording amortization entries, while also handling ad hoc financial analyses for leadership.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Entry Level AML Analyst

Princeton, New Jersey
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Entry Level AML Analyst to support financial crime compliance efforts within the Financial Services industry in Princeton, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone beginning a career in compliance, analytics, or banking operations and offers hands-on exposure to transaction monitoring and investigative review. The role focuses on examining customer activity, identifying unusual patterns, and documenting findings with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Review customer records and transaction activity to identify trends, inconsistencies, or potentially suspicious behavior. • Examine currency transaction documentation and supporting materials to ensure information is complete and properly recorded. • Prepare clear written summaries that explain research findings, notable activity, and recommended next steps. • Enter and update case information with a high degree of speed and accuracy across tracking tools and spreadsheets. • Use Excel to organize data, perform analysis, and support daily reporting needs for compliance reviews. • Assist with enhanced due diligence tasks by gathering and evaluating relevant customer information. • Escalate unusual transactions or documentation concerns to senior team members in accordance with compliance procedures.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Princeton, New Jersey
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a team in Princeton, NJ in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role is suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can manage payroll accounting activities end to end while supporting accurate reporting and timely close processes. The position works closely with accounting, payroll, and HR partners to keep employee compensation records accurate, compliant, and well documented. Responsibilities:• Manage biweekly and monthly payroll cycles for employees across multiple sites, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule.• Examine payroll data such as wages, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments to confirm completeness and correctness before finalization.• Reconcile payroll registers and related reports to general ledger activity, researching variances and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries to support accurate financial statements.• Maintain payroll balance sheet accounts and complete monthly reconciliations with clear supporting documentation.• Record payroll taxes, employer-paid liabilities, and other compensation-related obligations in accordance with accounting standards and regulations.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by validating payroll expense data and assisting with reporting deliverables.• Partner with Human Resources and Finance to address payroll questions, correct data issues, and improve ongoing accuracy.• Support internal and external audit requests by assembling schedules, reconciliations, and payroll documentation in line with control requirements.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Howell, New Jersey
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to join a growing team in New Jersey. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy and professionalism. The role supports large-scale payroll operations, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance efforts while partnering closely with Finance, Operations, and leadership. Responsibilities:• Manage payroll processing support that includes both W-2 employees and 1099 workers across multiple states.• Examine timekeeping records, pay adjustments, deductions, and related payroll inputs to confirm complete and accurate pay calculations.• Research and resolve payroll issues such as incorrect payments, unreported hours, direct deposit problems, tax-related questions, and employee inquiries.• Analyze payroll registers, funding summaries, tax documentation, exception reporting, and audit outputs to identify discrepancies and maintain accuracy.• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, overtime reviews, workforce metrics, and analytical summaries to support operational and financial decision-making.• Perform reconciliations for payroll balances, liabilities, and general ledger activity, and assist with accruals and month-end close support.• Work with internal teams and external vendors to address payroll tax matters, investigate notices, and resolve outstanding tax discrepancies.• Coordinate vendor cases, monitor issue resolution, escalate urgent concerns, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvements.• Participate in payroll system reviews, implementation efforts, conversion activities, migration support, parallel testing, validation, and user acceptance testing.• Build broad knowledge of payroll operations and provide dependable backup coverage for payroll leadership to help maintain business continuity.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Financial Data Analyst - Entry Level

Princeton, New Jersey
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 18.5 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Data Analyst to support financial data validation, quality control, reporting, and analysis. This role is well suited for someone with a strong foundation in finance, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to work accurately with large volumes of financial information. Bilingual Korean fluency is required for this position. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in both Korean and English in a professional business environment. <ul><li>Validate, update, and maintain financial data with a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Perform quality control checks and identify discrepancies in financial information.</li><li>Research and resolve data, calculation, and formula discrepancies.</li><li>Use Excel to organize, analyze, and report financial information.</li><li>Review company filings, financial statements, corporate events, and other financial data.</li><li>Support ongoing financial data and reporting projects.</li><li>Manage high-volume and repetitive data tasks efficiently while maintaining quality standards.</li><li>Adapt to changing priorities and time-sensitive workloads.</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal teams and business partners in both English and Korean.</li><li>Maintain organized documentation and follow established data-quality procedures.</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

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