Accounting Specialist

MOHR Talent; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Newark, NJ is seeking an Accounting Specialist (Temp-to-Hire) for a hands-on finance role in a growing distribution company. You will move between reconciliations, intercompany activity, insurance follow-up, and safety monitoring, with potential conversion to full-time for the right candidate.

This role offers daily responsibilities, a salary range of $65,000–$70,000 per year, and in-person work Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in accounting or bookkeeping; early career candidates welcome with strong fundamentals.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, GL accounts, AP/AR, and account analysis.
• Intercompany or multi-entity exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany activity.
• Review GL accounts and process AP and AR adjustments.
• Run weekly reviews of payroll, overtime, and insurance schedules.
• Prepare productivity, inventory, and returns reports.
• Follow up on insurance certificates, auto claims, and workers' comp claims.
• Monitor fleet safety alerts and elevate as needed.
• Support monthly and quarterly close tasks, including COGS analysis, loan reconciliations, and AP/AR aging.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

GL accounts

AP/AR

Intercompany exposure

Excel skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Insurance/claims exposure

Job description

Accounting Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)
Newark, NJ | In-Person, Mon-Fri | $65,000 - $70,000 /yr | Temp-to-Hire

A well established and growing distribution company with a collaborative team that cares about their people is hiring an Accounting Specialist. This is a hands-on role with real variety. You will move between reconciliations, intercompany activity, insurance and claims follow-up, and safety monitoring. Conversion to a full-time role can happen sooner for the right person.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare bank reconciliations across multiple entities
• Manage and reconcile intercompany activity
• Review GL accounts and process AP and AR adjustments
• Run weekly reviews of payroll, overtime, and insurance schedules
• Prepare productivity, inventory, and returns reports
• Follow up on insurance certificates, auto claims, and workers' comp claims
• Monitor fleet safety alerts and elevate as needed
• Support monthly and quarterly close tasks, including COGS analysis, loan reconciliations, and AP/AR agings

What You Bring:

• 1+years in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related accounting role (early career candidates with strong fundamentals welcome)
• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, GL accounts, AP/AR, and account analysis
• Intercompany or multi-entity exposure strongly preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to juggle recurring daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
• Sharp attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable handling confidential financial and employee information
• Insurance, claims, risk, or safety exposure is a plus, and training is provided

What's In It For You:

• Contract with a clear path to a permanent role
• Variety every day, so you never get bored
• Training in insurance, claims, and risk management
• Supportive finance team in a stable, growing company

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