Contract Staff Accountant — GL & Month-End

Beacon Hill; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract opportunity in Maple Shade, NJ. The ideal candidate has 1-3+ years of accounting experience and will support reconciliations, general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close.

This position runs through year-end with potential for extensions; compensation is $28-$30/hour, depending on experience. Prior Staff Accountant or Junior Accountant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities preferred.
• Exposure to ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and maintain bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and accounting transactions
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Support month end and year end close activities
• Maintain AP reconciliations and accounting subledgers
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and transactional issues
• Analyze financial data and assist with reporting accuracy improvements
• Support accounting process improvements and workflow efficiencies
• Provide audit support and gather requested documentation
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc accounting assignments

Skills

GL accounting

Bank reconciliations

Journal entries

Month-end close

Excel analysis

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract opportunity in Maple Shade, NJ. The ideal candidate has 1-3+ years of accounting experience and will support reconciliations, general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close.

This position runs through year-end with potential for extensions; compensation is $28-$30/hour, depending on experience. Prior Staff Accountant or Junior Accountant experience preferred.