We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to support a time-sensitive accounting project for a manufacturing organization in Morristown, New Jersey. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity with a primarily on-site schedule, offering the chance to build hands-on experience in a structured, process-driven environment. The position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with high volumes of financial data, values accuracy, and communicates clearly while collaborating with internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with moving financial information from a legacy platform into a newer accounting system while maintaining data integrity
- Review large sets of accounting data and verify entries for completeness, consistency, and accuracy
- Perform account analysis and support reconciliation activities to help confirm balances and resolve discrepancies
- Follow established workflows and documentation standards to complete repetitive tasks with precision and timeliness
- Use Excel and accounting systems to organize, track, and validate financial records throughout the project
- Partner with team members to communicate progress, raise issues promptly, and support project deadlines
- Contribute to accounts payable and other general accounting activities as needed during the assignment
- Prior exposure to accounting processes, including account reconciliation, account analysis, or journal entry support
- Working knowledge of accounting software systems and the ability to learn new tools quickly
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for sorting, reviewing, and managing financial data
- Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy in transactional work
- Comfortable handling repetitive, process-oriented assignments involving numbers and large data sets
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to remain organized and follow defined procedures in an on-site work environment