3-Month Hybrid Temp Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, Elizabeth, NJ, seeks a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the Finance team during a workload uptick. The contract is approximately 3 months with potential extension, and offers a Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite / 3 days remote) aligned to project needs, ensuring timely accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 3 years of GAAP-based experience; nonprofit/grant-related work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Nonprofit and/or grant-related accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, and pivot tables).
• Familiarity with accounting, financial management, or expense-reporting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting activities and special Finance projects.
• Assist with financial reporting and documentation related to funded programs.
• Prepare account reconciliations, schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Gather and organize financial records and other documentation for internal and external review.
• Research transactions and compile supporting materials as needed.
• Monitor outstanding requests and follow up with appropriate team members to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Help maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized financial records.
• Perform other accounting and Finance responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Independently working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Expense-reporting software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions, Elizabeth, NJ, seeks a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the Finance team during a workload uptick. The contract is approximately 3 months with potential extension, and offers a Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite / 3 days remote) aligned to project needs, ensuring timely accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 3 years of GAAP-based experience; nonprofit/grant-related work