Accountant

The Judge Group; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced General Accounting professional in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, with a minimum of 5 years in General Accounting. Responsibilities include managing AP and AR processing, reconciling accounts, and performing ERP transactions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and hands-on ERP experience, preferably with SAP. This role offers a contract duration of 6+ months with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in General Accounting with strong AP & AR exposure.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred; other ERPs acceptable).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end AP and AR processing, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Perform ERP (SAP preferred) transactions including invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain financial data integrity.

Skills

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Contract Duration: 6+ Months (Extension possible based on performance)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced General Accounting professional with strong Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) expertise to support a project‑driven finance engagement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values accuracy, and has hands‑on ERP experience (SAP preferred).

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end‑to‑end AP and AR processing, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Perform ERP (SAP preferred) transactions including invoices, payments, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain financial data integrity
• Partner with finance and treasury teams to support daily operations and project stability
• Identify and resolve transactional discrepancies
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails in line with accounting policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in General Accounting with strong AP & AR exposure
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred; other ERPs acceptable)
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of corporate treasury processes
• Experience supporting large enterprise or client‑site projects

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