Junior Staff Accountant - 156937

Atrium; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off)

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Junior Staff Accountant in Monroe, NJ. This entry-level position involves supporting daily accounting operations, preparing journal entries, and performing reconciliations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and basic accounting knowledge, with a salary of $24/hr. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of accounting or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within an Accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.

Skills

Understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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About Atrium

About Atrium

What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.

Client Overview

Our client is a dynamic and growing organization seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with potential for long-term growth.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$24/hr

Position Overview

The Junior Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end close process. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of balancing accuracy with efficiency.

Responsibilities Of The Junior Staff Accountant

• Assist with preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits.
• Help monitor and track fixed asset activity.
• Assist in preparing standard financial reports and variance analyses.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Help with data entry, invoice processing, and account coding as needed.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting requests from management.
  
  

Required Experience/Skills for the Junior Staff Accountant:

• 0 - 2 years of accounting or related experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within an Accounting team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Junior Staff Accountant:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Actively pursuing CPA certification is a plus, but not required.
  
  

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  
  

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
  
  

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EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Position ID: 156937

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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