JR Accountant

Robert Half
Parsippany, NJ Temporary
POSTED ON 3/23/2023 CLOSED ON 4/21/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the JR Accountant position at Robert Half?

Work as an Accountant at a company in the Energy/Natural Resources industry, in this entry-level position offered through Robert Half. This opportunity is a great fit for someone with a positive attitude and who loves working with Excel. For this short-term contract / temporary position, you should be willing to work in Parsippany, New Jersey. The Accountant's duties will include data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation, and the position will report to the Accounting Manager. If you feel you fit this description, reach out for a position in a dynamic team with opportunities for future growth! Don't hesitate to get in touch with us, if you want more information about this exciting venture.

Your responsibilities

- Facilitating audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits

- Preparing monthly journal entries

- Carrying out alternate duties and taking part in special projects as assigned

- Input data

- Ensuring that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct

- Researching and rectifying account discrepancies

- Assisting with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

Requirements

- Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projects

- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well

- 1 year of accounting experience

- Applicants with an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business are recommended for this position

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred

- Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

- SAP experience preferred

- Comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)

- Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required

Salary : $19 - $22

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