Accounting Support Professional

Jobtailor; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an on-site accountant for client engagements in Englewood, NJ. The role involves performing general accounting tasks, QuickBooks reviews, bank reconciliations, and on-site support three days per week.

A strong accounting background with QuickBooks and Excel is required, along with the ability to travel to the client site as needed. The candidate will aid in year-end procedures, tax notice responses, and preparation of financial statements while maintaining clear

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting required.
• QuickBooks experience required.
• Data import experience preferred.
• Yardi experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and Excel.
• Excellent communication and multi-tasking.
• Ability to travel to Englewood, NJ up to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out general accounting functions for firm clients.
• Provide on-site accounting and bookkeeping support at the client’s Englewood, NJ office approximately three days per week.
• Serve as an on-site resource for day-to-day accounting questions.
• Perform monthly QuickBooks reviews and clean-up, including review of invoice and checkbook detail.
• Assist with tax notices and related correspondence.
• Maintain follow-up lists to track client requests and open items.
• Support tax preparation by organizing and preparing client files.
• Assist with year-end procedures including cash tie-outs and 1099 preparation.
• Post and code client transactions in QuickBooks to GL accounts and classes.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain the general ledger with journal entries.
• Prepare financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow.
• Reconcile balances and flag variances to engagement manager.
• Strengthen relationships with engagement teams and clients through proactive communication.
• Balance on-site work with other engagements and shifting deadlines.

Skills

QuickBooks proficiency

Financial analysis

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Yardi

Job description

• Assist in carrying out general accounting functions for firm clients
• Provide on-site accounting and bookkeeping support at the client’s Englewood, NJ office approximately three days per week
• Serve as an on-site resource for the client’s day-to-day accounting questions
• Perform monthly QuickBooks reviews and clean-up, including review of invoice and checkbook detail
• Assist with responding to tax notices and reviewing related correspondence
• Maintain follow-up lists to track and resolve client requests and open items
• Support tax preparation by organizing and preparing client files
• Assist with year-end procedures, including cash tie-outs, accounts payable searches, accounts receivable, and 1099 preparation
• Post and code client transactions in QuickBooks to appropriate general ledger accounts and classes
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and adjusting journal entries
• Prepare timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
• Reconcile general account balances against supporting schedules and source documents, and flag variances to the engagement manager
• Strengthen relationships with the engagement team and assigned clients through responsive, proactive communication
• Balance on-site work and other client engagements while adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting required
• QuickBooks experience required
• Data import experience preferred
• Yardi experience a plus
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and Excel
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multi-task and complete assignments within budgets and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel to the client’s office in Englewood, NJ up to three days per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounting functions, including QuickBooks proficiency, financial statement preparation, and tax support. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing client relationships and meeting deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• QuickBooks Experience
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Accounting Principles Knowledge
• Project Management Skills
• Analytical Skills

Hard Skills

• Accounting Functions
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Journal Entry Adjustment
• Tax Preparation Support
• Data Import Experience
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• 1099 Preparation
• General Ledger Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Self-Starter
• Multi-Tasking Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

• Client Engagement
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Notices
• Cash Tie-Outs
• Invoice Review

Tools & Technologies

• QuickBooks
• Excel
• Yardi