Accountant - Entry Level Job at Robert Half, Oakland, NJ

  • Robert Half
  • Oakland, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

• Exposure to or foundational knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting processes.

• Ability to perform account and bank reconciliations with strong attention to accuracy.

• Comfortable handling data entry and repetitive transaction processing in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong communication skills for working with vendors and internal team members.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for organizing, reviewing, and updating financial information.

• Bachelor’s degree or other completed degree is welcomed; a specific major is not required.

• Familiarity with accounting software is helpful but not mandatory.

Job Tags

Long term contract, Shift work

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