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Accountant

Asbury Park, NJ
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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

Howell, NJ
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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

Accounting Manager

Tinton Falls, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, managing a team of accountants and overseeing the review and approval of journal entries. </li><li>Prepare journal entries and perform general ledger account reconciliations as needed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. </li><li>Review and oversee all balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the accounting team, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items. </li><li>Perform monthly financial variance analysis at the location level, providing detailed explanations and presenting findings to the Controller and Vice President of Finance. Independently investigate and resolve accounting variances, reconciliation issues, and other financial discrepancies. </li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests, including payer and regulatory audits related to billing. </li><li>Deliver financial analysis related to productivity, payer mix, service line profitability, branch performance, and other key business metrics to support strategic decision-making. </li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve accounting and financial reporting processes. </li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support system implementations, acquisitions, and integration initiatives. </li><li>Collaborate with operational leadership to develop and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights that drive business performance. </li><li>Effectively lead and mentor a team in a hybrid/remote work environment, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and detail oriented development. </li><li>Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. </li></ul> Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision 401k PTO
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Teaneck, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a Contract position supporting controllership activities across North America in Teaneck, New Jersey. This role partners with integrated and non-integrated entities and works closely with cross-functional teams in multiple locations to maintain accurate financial reporting and timely close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a solid grasp of internal controls, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee key accounting activities tied to the monthly close, including the preparation and review of journal entries and supporting schedules. • Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to help ensure the accuracy of financial records. • Contribute to monthly financial reviews by analyzing account activity and explaining significant fluctuations in results. • Partner with business stakeholders and corporate teams to address accounting questions, resolve issues, and support operational needs. • Help maintain adherence to accounting policies, reporting standards, and internal control requirements across assigned entities. • Support statutory reporting obligations and coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit activities. • Collaborate with domestic and international colleagues, including offshore teams, to meet reporting deadlines and deliverables. • Assist with special projects and ad hoc finance assignments that support the broader North America controllership function.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Vineland, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
Step into a high‑impact Accounting Manager role where your expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and process leadership will shape the financial backbone of a growing organization. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and love transforming data into strategic insights, this is your next big move. This role involves maintaining internal controls, supporting strategic financial initiatives, preparing monthly account reconciliations, coordinating financial tax audits, monitor and analyze account data, overseeing the month end close process, entering general ledger activities, and staying updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure ongoing financial health and growth. The ideal Accounting Manager will have solid financial analysis skillset, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong understanding of GAAP standards, and the capacity to multi-task while meeting crucial deadlines. What you get to work on daily<ul><li>Lead and coordinate the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparation.</li><li>Oversee all accounting and regulatory reporting for assigned areas of responsibility.</li><li>Prepare, review, and approve account reconciliations across multiple corporate entities and balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Ensure reconciliation discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved promptly.</li><li>Develop monthly reporting packages for corporate entities, including detailed analysis comparing current performance to prior periods.</li><li>Monitor and analyze expense and revenue trends to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Collaborate with finance teams across operating units to address accounting matters and ensure consistent application of policies.</li><li>Provide guidance on accounting treatment and financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors, supporting audit requests and documentation needs.</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Woodbridge, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401k.</li><li>Hybrid work flexibility</li></ul> Growing CPA & Client Advisory Services Firm A rapidly growing CPA and Client Advisory Services (CAS) firm in Woodbridge, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting candidate who enjoys working with a diverse client base, serving as a trusted advisor, and helping businesses improve their financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience managing the accounting and financial reporting functions for multiple clients across various industries. Candidates with experience working in a CPA firm environment as an outsourced accountant or outsourced controller will be highly considered. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for a portfolio of clients</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights to clients</li><li>Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls</li><li>Support business process improvements and accounting system implementations</li><li>Collaborate with firm partners and staff to deliver exceptional client service</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Little Silver, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized Accounting Clerk to join a team in New Jersey. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting day-to-day accounting activity, and contributing to a busy office environment. The position focuses on invoice handling, transaction entry, and coordination across payables and receivables while using QuickBooks and strong administrative skills. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming invoices, verify details for accuracy, and enter payment information into accounting records in a timely manner. • Support accounts payable tasks by preparing items for processing, tracking due dates, and helping maintain organized vendor documentation. • Assist with accounts receivable activity by recording incoming payments, updating customer balances, and following established procedures for account maintenance. • Enter financial and administrative data into QuickBooks and related systems with a high level of precision and consistency. • Maintain orderly files for accounting documents, correspondence, and supporting records to improve retrieval and audit readiness. • Provide general office support to the accounting function, including routine administrative coordination and communication with internal team members. • Review transaction information for completeness and raise discrepancies or missing details to the appropriate contacts for resolution.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Administrator

Neptune, NJ
remote
Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Administrator to support expense-related accounting activities and day-to-day administrative operations for a team based in, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage financial tasks with accuracy, communicate effectively with internal teams, and stay productive in a largely remote work environment. The role partners with accounting, project, field, and design personnel to help maintain smooth processes, timely expense handling, and dependable operational support. Responsibilities:• Oversee the company credit card program, including routine administration, transaction review, and policy adherence.• Verify supporting documentation and approvals before entering payments and expense activity into the accounting system.• Reconcile corporate card accounts each month and ensure balances, receipts, and records are accurate and complete.• Research transaction issues, missing documentation, and reporting inconsistencies, then resolve them in a timely manner.• Review and process employee reimbursement requests according to internal guidelines and established deadlines.• Monitor and respond to expense-related inquiries submitted through the internal ticketing platform.• Handle recurring administrative duties such as managing mail distribution, organizing records, scanning documents, and maintaining files.• Assist accounting and cross-functional teams with special assignments and operational tasks as business needs arise.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Hazlet, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a local client for an entry level accounting role. This position will focus on accounting operations (AP and/or AR) in the immediate, with the goal being to grow in responsibilities as time moves on. Great opportunity to join a long standing partner. Responsibilities:• Prepare and distribute recurring and one-time customer invoices with a high level of accuracy and within established timelines.• Record incoming customer payments in the general ledger, including transactions received by check and other remittance methods, and investigate any discrepancies in payment amounts.• Review accounts receivable aging reports on a regular basis, identify outstanding balances, and align account activity with period-end general ledger close processes.• Respond to questions related to invoicing and payment activity by researching issues thoroughly and driving them through to resolution.• Complete reconciliations tied to special event billing, one-off customer charges, and other assigned general ledger accounts.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Union County, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a growing team in Union County, New Jersey on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will contribute to day-to-day accounting activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and support timely month-end reporting. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working across payables, reconciliations, and general accounting tasks in a collaborative environment. Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review and process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.</li><li>Administer employee expense submissions, verify supporting documentation, and resolve discrepancies as needed.</li><li>Respond to accounts payable questions from vendors and internal stakeholders while keeping supplier information current and organized.</li><li>Prepare routine journal entries and accruals to support accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and clear outstanding items promptly.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities by gathering documentation, updating schedules, and supporting financial reporting deadlines.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and help track additions, disposals, and related accounting entries.</li><li>Provide support during audit preparation by organizing records and supplying requested accounting documentation.</li><li>Follow established accounting guidelines and internal controls to promote accuracy, compliance, and consistency in financial operations.</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Parsippany, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
Hybrid/Flexible opportunity available! A growing business advisory platform is seeking a Director of Accounting to build and lead its accounting and tax practice.This is a client-facing opportunity for an active CPA with 5-10 years of public accounting experience serving small to mid-sized businesses.The Director of Accounting will oversee outsourced accounting, tax planning, multi-state compliance, financial review, business advisory, and related client engagements.The role will also help establish internal processes, select accounting and tax technology, support business development, and build a team as the practice grows.The ideal Director of Accounting will bring strong corporate and sales tax experience, an approachable communication style, and an entrepreneurial mindset.Exposure to high-net-worth clients, M&A due diligence, estate planning, or foreign-owned U.S. entities is highly valued.Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, or similar small to midsize company software is strongly preferred.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Pennsauken, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 72000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the financial operations of our client's team in the South Jersey area. In this Accounts Receivable Accountant role, you will help drive accurate receivables management by reviewing customer account activity, supporting collection efforts, and resolving payment discrepancies. You will partner with finance, sales, and customer-facing teams to improve cash flow, reduce aged balances, and maintain strong client relationships while upholding company policies. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review customer account activity to identify credit concerns, overdue balances, and collection priorities before issues escalate.</li><li>Coordinate with sales and accounts receivable leadership to investigate pricing differences and support timely resolution of disputed charges.</li><li>Lead collection follow-up for assigned accounts by organizing aging balances, contacting customers, and driving prompt payment outcomes.</li><li>Work closely with cash application, credit, and collections teams to reconcile account differences and ensure accurate posting of customer payments.</li><li>Resolve customer disputes efficiently while maintaining strong client relationships and reinforcing established payment terms.</li><li>Prepare and interpret receivables, collections, and credit exposure reports to highlight performance trends and areas needing attention.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Woodbridge, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The benefits include healthcare, dental, and vision, flexible hours and closed on Fridays except for tax season. A specialized tax preparation firm in the Woodbridge area seeks a Tax Accountant to handle the review of individual (1040) tax returns. This opportunity is unique because the Tax Accountant can work flexible hours four days per week with Fridays off for nine months out of the year. The firm is closed on Fridays except for tax season. If you have a strong individual (1040) background, you qualify. Some corporate tax is ideal but not required. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970. Salary is open depending on experience.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Wall, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Benefits:<ul><li>401(k) </li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely tax filings in compliance with regulations</li><li>Perform tax research and stay current on changing tax laws</li><li>Assist with tax planning strategies and identify opportunities for savings</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions</li><li>Reconcile tax accounts and support financial reporting processes</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Asbury Park, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
benefits:<ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Supportive work environment</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.</li><li>Review financial records and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Assist clients with tax compliance and filing requirements.</li><li>Conduct tax research and communicate findings to management and clients.</li><li>Identify tax-saving opportunities and assist with tax planning initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Manager, Family Office Accounting

Old Bridge, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Manager, Family Office Accounting to lead core accounting activities for a complex family office environment in Old Bridge, New Jersey. This position oversees financial operations across multiple entities while delivering accurate reporting, organized records, and decision-ready analysis for leadership and family stakeholders. The role also serves as a key partner on tax support, investment accounting, cash oversight, and day-to-day issue resolution. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting operations for multiple family office entities, ensuring complete and accurate financial records across a diverse structure.• Lead the monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and related schedules to support timely reporting.• Manage the full accounting cycle from daily transaction recording through preparation of tax-supporting workpapers and detailed backup documentation.• Produce financial summaries, analyses, and presentation materials that help leadership and family stakeholders understand results and key activity.• Monitor cash positions, banking transactions, and overall liquidity needs across entities to support effective financial management.• Coordinate closely with outside accountants, tax professionals, and legal advisors to support compliance and resolve accounting matters.• Support tax-related workflows by organizing underlying accounting information, assisting with return preparation needs, and maintaining clear documentation for individuals, partnerships, and related entities.• Oversee accounting and reporting for both traditional and alternative investments, including performance, income activity, and tax-sensitive reporting considerations.• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of two team members while serving as an escalation point for operational and accounting issues.• Partner with the Director of Family Office on special projects, changing priorities, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Woodbridge, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
benefits:<ul><li>health insurance</li><li>work - life balance</li></ul>A Growing Services Company in Woodbridge seeks a Bookkeeper who is looking for flexible hours. The company has a 4 day work week for most of the year. Hours are flexible and you can tailor your own schedule. Peachtree or QuickBooks experience is preferred, nice office environment. Any experience in a CPA or law firm is ideal. To be considered please send your resume as a Word to Robert Half, or you can contact Rich Singer, CPA at 732-239-3467.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Newark, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented part-time Entry-Level Bookkeeper to join a team in Newark, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting support, accurate financial recordkeeping, and managing high-volume transactional work in a collaborative office setting. The role is expected to begin on a part-time schedule and transition to a permanent schedule as the individual becomes established in the position. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions with strong attention to accuracy and timeliness.• Enter financial and operational data manually into internal records and spreadsheets while maintaining organized documentation.• Record daily cash activity and ensure entries are updated consistently in the accounting system.• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies by reviewing supporting records and account activity.• Complete cash reconciliations to verify balances and support accurate reporting.• Use Excel, including pivot tables, to organize data, review transactions, and assist with financial tracking.• Provide general administrative and office support as needed to help maintain efficient day-to-day operations.• Work within Sage accounting software for bookkeeping tasks, with training available for candidates who are new to the platform.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Parsippany, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
benefits:<ul><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>paid time off</li><li>future hybrid</li></ul>A growing services company in Parsippany is seeking a bookkeeper to join their accounting department. The role will get involved in various bookkeeping and accounting functions. This opportunity will be primarily dealing with various general accounting functions including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll duties. The company offers a very good benefits and compensation plan and the ability down the road to work a hybrid schedule. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Edison, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Our client in Woodbridge, NJ has been in business locally for fifty years and is looking for a Bookkeeper. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting detail oriented who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to play a key role in the financial operations of a small but expanding company. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience and be comfortable managing all aspects of day-to-day accounting functions. Responsibilities Process and manage Accounts Payable and vendor payments Handle Accounts Receivable, invoicing, and collections Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations Assist with and support month-end closings Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records Prepare accounting reports and assist management with financial information Handling a small payroll.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Kingston, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team and take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions of the organization. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records</li><li>Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Prepare and process invoices, payments, and deposits</li><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and supporting documentation</li><li>Prepare basic financial reports and account summaries</li><li>Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records</li><li>Assist with payroll and other administrative accounting functions as needed</li><li>Work closely with management and the accounting team to ensure financial information is accurate and timely</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Robbinsville, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in Robbinsville, N. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping records accurate, working collaboratively, and contributing to a dependable accounting function. The position offers the chance to build on core bookkeeping experience while taking on a broad range of accounting support responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Reconcile bank accounts each month and maintain precise records of cash activity to support accurate reporting.• Record daily sales activity and verify transactions to ensure financial data is complete and balanced.• Compile and review accounts receivable aging information, helping monitor outstanding balances and collection status.• Assist with cash handling processes and maintain account details to support smooth day-to-day financial operations.• Provide bookkeeping and accounting support across routine functions as operational priorities develop.• Partner with colleagues in different departments to help maintain accurate financial information and reporting consistency.• Contribute to special assignments and help identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiency
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Branchburg, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
South Jersey client within the construction/manufacturing industry is looking to staff a Cost Accountant with a strong background in standard costing and can thrive in a product-based environment. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful candidate will have proven product cost experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills. What you get to do everyday· Maintain and analyze standard costs, ensuring accuracy across products, inventory, and manufacturing processes. · Prepare cost analyses, inventory valuations, and variance reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. · Partner with operations and production teams to investigate material, labor, and overhead variances while identifying opportunities for cost improvements. · Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. · Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy. · Prepare and maintain cost accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. · Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). · Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls. · Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Bridgewater, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results. Responsibilities: • Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support. • Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams. • Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances. • Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate. • Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution. • Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries. • Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review. • Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Plainsboro, NJ
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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

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