Junior Accountant - Entry-Level, Contract-to-Hire

Beacon Hill; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is assisting a client in Gloucester County, NJ, in identifying an Entry Level Accounting Associate to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis, with a salary target of $50,000–$55,000. This role suits Accounting or Finance graduates seeking hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment.

You will support daily operations, close activities, reconciliations, and payments while building a solid foundation for a career in accounting.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance required.
• 0-1+ years of experience desired; internship or prior junior accounting exposure is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team with daily operations and month-end close activities.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Process payments, post financial transactions, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and organized financial records.
• Analyze and verify financial data for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with internal departments on accounting and reporting functions.
• Maintain high attention to detail while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team communication

Deadline-driven

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Beacon Hill is assisting a client in Gloucester County, NJ, in identifying an Entry Level Accounting Associate to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis, with a salary target of $50,000–$55,000. This role suits Accounting or Finance graduates seeking hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment.

You will support daily operations, close activities, reconciliations, and payments while building a solid foundation for a career in accounting.