Accountant

Lawrenceville, NJ Temporary | Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2024

Our client, located in Lawrenceville, NJ, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector. You will be responsible for completing complex reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

This is a full time, on-site, temporary position starting early June and lasting for 6 months.

Pay Rate: $27-$33/hr.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to- date financial records, including journal entries and general ledger entries.
  • Complete bank and account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Investigate and follow up on discrepancies and open items to ensure resolution.
  • Assist in the preparations of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Stay up-to-date on accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
  • 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization.
  • Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
  • Working knowledge of fund accounting principles.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
  • Proficiency with technology and accounting software’s.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detailed-oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 2 years

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 2 years (Required)
  • MS Office Suite: 2 years (Required)
  • Blackbaud Financial Edge: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Nonprofit: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Lawrenceville, NJ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lawrenceville, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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