Accounting Assistant

JOB FUNCTION: Finance & Accounting
JOB TYPE: Temp
LOCATION: Orange, NJ
COMPENSATION: $22/hr - $27/hr
REMOTE / ONSITE: Onsite
POSTED: Mar 17, 2023

Our client is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join their team in Orange, NJ. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, a self-starter, and work collaboratively helping to make an immediate impact!

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$22 – $27/hr Dependent on experience

Position Overview:

The Accounting Assistant will help to provide support to the accounting department by assisting with journal entries, month end, processing invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant:

  • Apply accounting principles, regulations, and policies to all work duties
  • Assist with regular bank reconciliations
  • Maintain, verify, and update numerous ledgers
  • Provide assistance with invoices and payments
  • Help provide and prepare information for reports in a timely manner

Qualifications for the Accounting Assistant:

  • 2+ years accounting experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Benefits:

  • Client provided benefits, upon eligibility
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. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Position ID: 119909