Accounting Assistant

ETalentNetwork; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 23,344 - 33,247; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a temporary staffing professional in Morris Plains, New Jersey. This role involves various financial administrative tasks, including payroll processing, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of accounting procedures and budgetary processing. The position is contract-based for 3+ months, with a pay rate of $20.54/hour. Virtual interviews will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in financial administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of county and state government structure.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing and accounts payable.
• Reconcile billing invoices and purchase orders.
• Maintain data management files and systems.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting procedures

Comprehensive knowledge of budgetary processing

Ability to gather and analyze data

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Excel

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Outlook

Adobe

MSI (internal system)

Job description

Overview

Salary: $20.54/Hour on w2 without benefits

Duration: 3+ months Contract

Work Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Lunch (unpaid) : 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Job Duties

• Equipment to be used by the temporary staffing professional(s): Laptop, copy machine. Computer software to be used: Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, MSI (internal system)

Interview Mode

Virtual

Qualifications and Experience

• Two years of experience in financial administration or
• Two years of experience in county or state finance administration
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that indicates skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the duties outlined above.

Skills and Certifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental accounting procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgetary processing
• Knowledge of county and state government structure and process (e.g., municipal accounting)
• Ability to gather and analyze data
• Ability to prepare technical reports and financial analyses
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and the Internet
• Communication skills and ability to work independently

Job Duties

• Reconcile billing invoices and purchase orders and prepare for payment by the Fiscal Officer
• Review all vouchers for appropriate coding
• Copy, track, and file all invoices, purchase orders, and vouchers
• Review and validate all requisitions in MSI
• Assist the Fiscal Officer and Program Director with administrative tasks, which may or may not include:
• a. Routine or special request data collection for fiscal analysis and/or tracking and monitoring
• b. File maintenance of fiscal records and budgets
• c. Preparation and distribution of disbursement-related activities for all programs
• Assist with the maintenance of data management files and systems
• Be willing to perform tasks for other designated projects
• Assist in the management of all grants
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities in Brief

• The position is responsible for assisting with various job tasks related to payroll processing, accounts payable, financial reporting, employee benefits, and data entry