Entry-Level Bookkeeper | Grow in School Finance

Celebrate The Children Inc; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Celebrate The Children Inc in Morris County, NJ is seeking an entry-level Bookkeeper/Entry Level Accountant. This temporary role offers hands-on experience in a finance department and may become permanent based on performance.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, assisting payroll with ADP WorkforceNow, recording journal entries, and supporting budgeting and audits. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in bookkeeping and an Associate degree in Accounting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent; Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Excel, and other Office tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and NJDOE regulations.
• Process accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) as needed.
• Assist with payroll reporting using ADP WorkforceNow.
• Record journal entries and assist with invoice processing.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.
• Assist with general ledger and account reconciliations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Celebrate The Children Inc in Morris County, NJ is seeking an entry-level Bookkeeper/Entry Level Accountant. This temporary role offers hands-on experience in a finance department and may become permanent based on performance.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, assisting payroll with ADP WorkforceNow, recording journal entries, and supporting budgeting and audits. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in bookkeeping and an Associate degree in Accounting.