Accounting Clerk (2-Month Contract) - Hybrid Setup - Edison, NJ

Comrise; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Junior Accountant for a 2-month contract in Edison, New Jersey. This role will support financial operations by managing ledger entries, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with the finance team to enhance accounting processes. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and have at least 4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 4 years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing ledger entries and ensuring accurate financial statement preparation.
• Maintaining the general ledger and posting adjusting journal entries.
• Performing account reconciliations for cash accounts.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Account Reconciliation

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

This range is provided by Comrise. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Setup: Hybrid working schedule – includes 3-day working in office and 2-day working from home

Term: 2 Month Contract

Pay Ranges: $28.00 to $32.00/hr

Overview

The Accounting Clerl is an integral part of the finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting overall accounting operations. Key duties include maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger, preparing journal entries, contributing to the month-end close process, and assisting with audits. This role collaborates with operations and other cross-functional teams to ensure timely and precise execution of accounting tasks such as account reconciliations, handling customer deductions, and managing rebate programs.

Responsibilities

The Junior Accountant will handle a wide range of accounting tasks to support financial operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing ledger entries and ensuring accurate financial statement preparation.
• Maintaining the general ledger and posting weekly and monthly adjusting journal entries (AJEs).
• Performing account reconciliations, especially for cash accounts.
• Reviewing and processing entries for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipts; reconciling sub-ledgers.
• Investigating budget discrepancies and preparing monthly departmental budget reports.
• Overseeing business credit insurance and keeping Certificates of Insurance up to date.
• Providing audit support by preparing and submitting schedules to external auditors.
• Calculating and reporting sales commissions.
• Updating and maintaining item costing.
• Administering customer rebate programs and incentive tracking.
• Creating and managing tools for resolving chargebacks.
• Researching and addressing deductions, validating legitimate claims and disputing incorrect ones.
• Processing and analyzing rebate payments and variances; forecasting future rebate obligations.
• Preparing rebate reports, updating rebate rates, and implementing changes accordingly.
• Managing rebate accruals and ensuring timely calculation and recording of claims.
• Ensuring current customer contracts are on file and properly maintained.
• Collaborating with IT to develop and deploy a rebate management module in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Assisting the Controller with transaction processing, month-end activities, and other financial duties.
• Supporting accounting team members with journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and special projects.
• Maintaining compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Offering recommendations to improve accounting processes.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas).
• Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting tools is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, general ledger operations, and reconciliations.
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and fixed asset accounting.
• Ability to identify trends and prepare relevant financial analyses.

Additional Skills:

• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Effective at managing month-end and year-end close activities.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Able to engage cross-functionally with teams in operations, procurement, and supply chain.
• Experience in customer contract review and rebate processing is preferred.
• Commitment to compliance and continuous process improvement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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