Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Accounting Assistant

Location : Northern New Jersey (100% On-Site)

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM

Compensation : $50,000 - $55,000

Overview :

A privately held, fast-paced company is seeking a dependable and adaptable Accounting Assistant to join its close-knit finance team. This role is ideal for someone with a few years of hands-on accounting experience who thrives in a high-energy, no-nonsense environment. The company values employees who can multitask, stay calm under pressure, and contribute across multiple areas of accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions

Prepare, review, and manage billing and invoicing cycles

Reconcile accounts and assist with basic financial reporting

Utilize Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting

Provide administrative and accounting support as needed

Cross-train in multiple areas to ensure departmental coverage and continuity

Qualifications :

Associate’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2+ years of accounting experience; small business or family-owned company background preferred

Proficiency in Excel and general accounting software

Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in a demanding environment— thick skin is essential

Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to handle changing priorities

Additional Information :

100% on-site role with in-person training and collaboration

One in-person interview to start

Benefits offered; cross-training provided to support career growth within the department

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

To Apply : Please email resumes to christine.kiernan@lhh.com for immediate consideration.

Pay Details : $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https : / / www- uat.lhh.com / us / en / candidate -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.