JOB TYPE: Temp to Hire
LOCATION: Somerville, NJ
REMOTE / ONSITE: Not Specified
POSTED: Aug 4, 2025
About Atrium:
What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.
Client Overview:
Our client is a reputable and steadily growing organization seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support daily accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, good organizational skills, and a desire to grow within the accounting or finance field.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$20/hr
Position Overview:
The Accounting Clerk will assist in managing the company’s financial transactions and administrative accounting functions. This position plays a crucial support role within the finance department and requires accuracy, timeliness, and a high level of confidentiality.
Responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk:
- Perform data entry of financial transactions into accounting software.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including matching invoices and posting payments.
- Reconcile bank statements and vendor accounts.
- Maintain and organize accounting records and documents.
- Assist in preparing financial reports and internal summaries.
- Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding billing and payments.
- Support the accounting team during month-end closing activities.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to the finance department (e.g., filing, scanning, organizing documentation, etc.).
- Assist with audit preparation by gathering necessary supporting documentation.
Required Experience/Skills for the Accounting Clerk:
- 0 – 2 years of experience.
- Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity with sensitive financial data.
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Accounting Clerk:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
- Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits:
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO