106 Results for Accounting Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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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.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Trenton, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant / Financial Analyst with a strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis. This individual will play an important role in supporting the organization's budgeting and financial planning activities, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with financial systems, spreadsheets, and cross-functional teams to support business and financial objectives. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with the development, preparation, and maintenance of annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor budget performance, track expenditures, and analyze variances between actual results and budgeted projections.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, budget analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improved cost management.</li><li>Reconcile financial information and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.</li><li>Work with various departments to collect, validate, and consolidate budgetary information.</li><li>Assist with financial planning, projections, and resource allocation.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Utilize financial systems and advanced Excel capabilities to analyze and report financial information.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes, reporting accuracy, and overall financial controls.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Swedesboro, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a contract assignment in Swedesboro, New Jersey. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong experience in payables operations, accuracy in financial coding, and confidence handling high-volume transactions. The role will focus on keeping vendor payments organized, timely, and compliant while partnering with internal teams to maintain smooth accounting workflows. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the accounts payable process. • Assign general ledger codes and ensure expenses are recorded correctly in line with company accounting practices. • Process vendor payments through ACH transactions and check runs while meeting established payment schedules. • Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies to resolve billing or payment issues promptly. • Maintain organized documentation for invoices, approvals, and payment activity to support audits and internal controls. • Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address questions related to payment status, invoice details, and account balances. • Monitor deadlines and prioritize workload effectively to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounts payable tasks.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

East Brunswick, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist in Middlesex County, NJ. This role will play an important part in managing accounts payable functions, invoice processing, and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial operations. If you are looking for a new opportunity to utilize your skills and grow professionally, this could be the role for you! Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable transactions including invoice entry, matching and coding invoices, and invoice processing. • Review, verify, and enter invoices to ensure timely and accurate accounts payable processing.• Prepare and process payments while meeting established deadlines.• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests, and inquiries as needed
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Fairfield, NJ
remote
Temporary / Contract
19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a Long-term Contract assignment based in Parsippany, New Jersey. This position will focus on keeping invoice processing, reimbursements, and disbursements organized and accurate while providing dependable coverage during a leave of absence. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working in Sage Intacct and Excel, and the ability to manage a steady volume of accounting tasks with minimal oversight. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.• Review and assign correct account codes to invoices before entry into the accounting system.• Prepare daily payment activity, including checks and electronic disbursements, while maintaining proper documentation.• Coordinate recurring check runs and confirm that approved payments are issued according to schedule.• Record accounts payable entries in Sage Intacct and ensure supporting records are complete and organized.• Reconcile payable-related accounts and research discrepancies to maintain accurate financial data.• Monitor outstanding items, follow up on exceptions, and help resolve payment issues with internal teams or vendors.• Use Excel to track payment status, organize supporting data, and assist with reporting needs.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a Contract position based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in coding and approvals, and a dependable approach to managing vendor payments. The specialist will help maintain accurate financial records while ensuring timely handling of ACH transactions, check payments, and related accounts payable tasks. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate account codes before entry into the payment workflow. • Process accounts payable transactions with close attention to accuracy, timing, and compliance with established financial procedures. • Prepare and release ACH payments and check runs according to scheduled deadlines and approved disbursement controls. • Reconcile invoice details, payment records, and vendor information to help maintain clean and reliable accounts payable data. • Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, missing approvals, and payment-related questions. • Monitor open payables to support timely processing and reduce delays in the settlement of outstanding obligations.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Montville, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for a manufacturing organization in the Morris County area. This Accounts Payable Specialist focuses on accurate invoice handling, timely payment processing, and organized vendor record maintenance. The ideal Accounts Payable Specialist will bring strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of purchasing documentation, and the ability to keep financial obligations current while working efficiently with internal teams and external suppliers. Responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Specialist will include but not be limited to: Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:• Generate purchase orders and ensure supporting documentation is complete and properly organized.• Examine invoices and payment requests for accuracy, then prepare approved items for timely disbursement.• Match invoices against purchase orders and verify pricing, payment terms, and any additional charges before processing.• Track outstanding payables to help maintain current payment status across vendor accounts.• Investigate and resolve billing inconsistencies by coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.• Contribute to month-end activities by organizing records and assisting with accounts payable close tasks.• Maintain vendor account information, update files as needed, and respond professionally to supplier questions.• Prepare and process check payments, including manual payments when special handling is required.• Oversee company credit card-related payment activity and maintain confidential filing systems for financial records. This Accounts Payable Specialist position is paying between $65,000 and $75,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Accounts Payable Specialist role, apply today!
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Fairfield, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Roseland, New Jersey in a contract role with the potential for permanent employment. This position is fully onsite Monday through Friday and offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions while building a path toward long-term employment. The ideal candidate will bring strong Excel capabilities, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to support daily financial operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Manage routine accounting transactions across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations to support accurate daily operations.• Create and post journal entries, ensuring backup documentation is complete, organized, and aligned with accounting standards.• Review and process vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and incoming customer payments in a timely and accurate manner.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and financial support files.• Maintain well-organized financial records and documentation to assist with internal reviews and audit-related requests.• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, research variances, and help resolve outstanding items.• Prepare recurring reports, Excel-based analyses, and financial summaries requested by accounting leadership.• Partner with accounting and finance teams such as general accounting, cost accounting, treasury, payables, and receivables to support reporting and daily workflow needs.• Assist with accounting technology initiatives and platform-related improvement efforts as part of process enhancement projects.• Respond to questions from vendors and internal departments professionally while adhering to established controls, policies, and confidentiality standards.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Neptune City, 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> A well-established manufacturer in Monmouth county has an immediate need for an Accountant with 3 plus years general accounting. The Accountant will assist with Controller and Assistant Controller with monthly accounting activity, financial statement preparation and variance analysis along with supporting Sr. Leadership with projects. Ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience, be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills and be proficient with Excel.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Woodbridge, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
21 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for accounts receivable, collecting payments, posting payments, billing, and more. If you are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities: • Process accounts receivable transactions, including generating and distributing invoices.• Handle billing activities and ensure timely issuance of AR invoices to customers.• Address customer inquiries and provide assistance with billing and payment-related concerns.• Support invoice processing to ensure compliance and accuracy.• Collaborate with the accounting supervisor to maintain accurate financial records.• Assist with general data entry tasks related to financial transactions.• Maintain organized documentation for financial processes and transactions.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Bridgewater, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Accounting Clerk Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Process and verify revenue activity on a recurring basis, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.</li><li>Generate customer billings and monitor incoming payments, including deductions, adjustments, and service-related fees.</li><li>Analyze government rebate and reimbursement programs and support related accrual calculations.</li><li>Coordinate with outsourced payroll resources to review payroll-related accounting activity and record monthly journal entries.</li><li>Manage transactions between affiliated entities and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure balances and activity agree across locations.</li><li>Perform reconciliations of intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Support periodic financial reporting requirements through account analysis, schedules, and balance sheet documentation.</li><li>Assist with cash management activities and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting policies.</li><li>Provide transactional and reporting support for operational and compliance-related reporting initiatives.</li><li>Participate in audit preparation by gathering supporting documentation and responding to information requests.</li><li>Complete financial analyses, reporting projects, and other assignments as needed.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Newark, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Non Profit Client is seeking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for our team in Newark, New Jersey. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual with broad accounting expertise who can oversee daily financial activities while supporting accurate and timely reporting. The right candidate will bring strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. This is a hyriid role with excellent benefits. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial activities are completed accurately and on schedule.• Lead the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to promote timely processing, collections, and disbursements.• Maintain the general ledger and monitor account activity to support complete and reliable financial records.• Coordinate audit support by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure a smooth financial statement audit process.• Review balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Prepare and review internal financial reports to support management visibility into business performance.• Contribute to process improvements and support accounting system efficiency, including work within NetSuite when applicable.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

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
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Bridgewater, NJ
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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.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Corporate Accountant

Camden, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Our client is looking to hire a Corporate Accountant with solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and recurring reporting requirements. The Corporate Accountant will be responsible for overseeing: the financial reporting process, preparing journal entries, performing variance analysis/KPI reporting, assisting with the monthly financial close process, general accounting functions, consolidations, preparing documentation for internal and external audits, cost-reduction, assisting with performing financial statement analysis, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial real estate accounting expertise and the ability to partner cross-functionally with property management, asset management, and finance leadership. Primary Responsibilities· Manage month-end/quarter-end/year-end close process· Provide budgeting and forecasting· Financial Analysis· Prepare financial statements· Generate monthly close schedules· Maintain financial documents· Balance sheet account reconciliations· Process Improvement of Internal Controls· Assist with external audit activities· Oversee internal controls
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Camden, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a company based in Camden, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payroll with accuracy, stay current on compliance requirements, and resolve payroll-related issues efficiently. The right candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with multi-state payroll processing, garnishments, and ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population with a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy. • Administer multi-state payroll activities while following applicable wage and tax regulations across jurisdictions. • Review and handle garnishment orders, deductions, and related documentation in accordance with legal requirements. • Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring employee data and pay details are correctly entered and validated. • Use ADP Workforce Now to run payroll transactions, audit outputs, and address processing discrepancies. • Investigate payroll questions from employees and internal partners, providing clear and timely resolutions. • Reconcile payroll figures and supporting reports to identify and correct variances before final submission. • Partner with finance and human resources teams to support payroll reporting and ongoing operational needs.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Summit, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations. This Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll activity in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with varying tax, wage, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll records, review payroll data, and support routine payroll administration.• Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.• Support payroll-related updates, adjustments, and reconciliations as needed to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Howell, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to help manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a complex healthcare workforce in Howell, New Jersey. This role supports both employee and contractor pay processing, handles detailed payroll reviews, and delivers reporting that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll knowledge, a sharp eye for discrepancies, and the ability to work confidently with large data sets and cross-functional partners. Benefits: M,D,V,PTO,401K Responsibilities:• Manage payroll support activities for high-volume W-2 and 1099 employee populations within a healthcare environment.• Examine timekeeping records, earnings elements, deductions, and manual adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing.• Research pay-related issues such as missed hours, deposit problems, tax questions, and other discrepancies, then drive issues through resolution with employees and internal teams.• Analyze payroll registers, exception reporting, tax documentation, and funding summaries to identify errors and maintain data integrity.• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, overtime trends, and workforce analyses for Payroll, Finance, Operations, and leadership stakeholders.• Complete reconciliations tied to payroll liabilities, accruals, and general ledger activity while supporting month-end financial close requirements.• Assist with payroll tax administration by reviewing notices, reconciling tax-related balances, and partnering with vendors to resolve outstanding items.• Coordinate vendor cases, monitor issue escalation paths, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvement efforts.• Participate in payroll system testing, conversions, implementation support, validation activities, and user acceptance efforts for technology enhancements.• Build broad knowledge across payroll operations and act as a key backup resource to the Payroll Manager to maintain continuity of service.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mt. Laurel, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We have partnered with a non-profit on their search for a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for 300+ individuals and the ability to resolve payroll tax inquires. As the Payroll Specialist, you will process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, review timekeeping administration, prepare journal entries, maintain client records, reconcile payroll, process garnishments/deductions, prepare payroll adjustments, coordinate with HR department as needed, assist with benefits enrollment, and join in the audit process. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to prepare filings for federal and state quarterly and annual payroll reports. How you will make an impact· Enter and process payroll data· Adjust payroll errors· Assist with general accounting tasks· Handle incoming payroll call inquiries· Perform payroll audits· Complete payroll journal entries· Respond to payroll inquiries· Tax Reporting· Process year end tax documents· Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newark, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll function in Newark, New Jersey. This is a Contract position that requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll data accurately, validate reporting, and contribute during a critical year-end period. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and eTIME. Responsibilities: • Process payroll-related data with a high degree of accuracy to support timely and compliant pay cycles. • Review overtime records and validate reported hours before payroll is finalized. • Enter, update, and maintain payroll information in internal systems and associated tracking files. • Analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and support timely resolution. • Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, to reconcile payroll data and prepare reporting. • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, during the peak period from mid-November through January. • Work within ADP Workforce Now and eTIME to manage payroll records, timekeeping details, and related updates. • Collaborate with payroll and business partners to ensure employee pay information is complete and properly documented.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Hackensack, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role supports a high-volume payroll function for a large hourly workforce and is ideal for someone who is accurate, organized, and confident working with detailed payroll data. The position will play an important part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while partnering closely with internal payroll leadership. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for approximately 500 hourly employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Review timekeeping records, validate hours worked, and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Maintain payroll data in applicable systems and update employee records as needed to support accurate processing. • Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to reconcile payroll information and prepare reporting. • Partner with payroll and administrative team members to address employee pay questions and investigate payroll-related issues. • Ensure payroll activities align with applicable New Jersey wage and hour requirements and internal controls. • Support payroll operations within current timekeeping and payroll platforms, including exposure to payroll systems when applicable.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Willingboro, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Willingboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll processing for a high volume of employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policies. This position also involves assisting with administrative tasks, reconciling benefit deductions, and maintaining employee records. Responsibilities: • Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval. • Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings. • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate. • Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements. • Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed. • Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation. • Review and process benefit invoices for payment. • Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries. • Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Caldwell, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
A busy company in the Caldwell area is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing organization. This Payroll Specialist will get the chance to join a team that offers career growth, a flexible work schedule, and the ability to collaborate with an experienced team. The ideal Payroll Specialist will have strong technical payroll expertise with analytical skills to support compensation practices and have payroll processing experience utilizing Workday. Other responsibilities of this Payroll Specialist will include but not be limited to: Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-state payroll on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefit contributions.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and year-end processing.</li><li>Manage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Partner with Finance to ensure data accuracy and proper internal controls.</li><li>Administer salary structures, job classifications, and pay grades.</li><li>Conduct market research and benchmarking to support competitive compensation strategies.</li><li>Assist with annual merit cycles, bonus programs, and incentive plan administration.</li><li>Prepare compensation analysis reports for leadership.</li><li>Support job evaluations and internal equity assessments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws and pay transparency requirements.</li><li>Maintain compensation documentation and audit-ready records.</li></ul>This Payroll Specialist position is paying between $100,000 and $120,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Payroll Specialist role, apply today
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

106 results for Accounting Specialist in New Jersey