Accounting Assistant: Detail-Oriented, Full-Time

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LONG BRANCH; North Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Branch Housing Authority is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the daily operations of the finance and accounting department. This in-office role handles accounts payable and receivable, data entry, and general bookkeeping to ensure accurate financial records and timely transactions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, with strong Excel, Outlook, and Word skills, and excellent attention to detail to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1–2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or A/P/A/R experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and data entry to maintain accurate records.
• Assist with month-end closings and account reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Long Branch Housing Authority is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support the daily operations of the finance and accounting department. This in-office role handles accounts payable and receivable, data entry, and general bookkeeping to ensure accurate financial records and timely transactions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, with strong Excel, Outlook, and Word skills, and excellent attention to detail to