Accountant Job in Howell, NJ

Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract position based out of New Jersey. This role is well suited for an Accountant who can manage both payables and cash activity across multiple entities while maintaining accurate financial records. The position will play an important part in daily reconciliations, invoice processing, and coordination with internal teams to keep accounting workflows running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, including entering vendor invoices, validating supporting documentation, and preparing payments for approval across multiple entities and currencies.
• Apply incoming customer payments to outstanding invoices accurately and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable records for several business units.
• Reconcile daily cash activity across bank accounts and investigate variances to ensure balances are accurate and current.
• Complete month-end bank reconciliations and prepare supporting documentation for multiple accounts within the accounting system.
• Coordinate invoice approval follow-up with stakeholders and process approved disbursements while recording all transactions correctly in Net Suite.
• Support payroll administration by collecting timecard information, entering paper timesheet hours, and transferring reported hours from vendor systems into the company timekeeping process.
• Respond promptly to questions from employees, payroll personnel, and business teams regarding financial transactions, payment status, and related records.
• Review accounting work for completeness and accuracy, track open action items, and collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues efficiently.
• Help maintain organized financial data and provide timely reporting or requested information to internal partners as needed.