Accountant - Entry Level Job in Manasquan, NJ

Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reporting, and month-end activities while working with a collaborative finance team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable assisting with a range of accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to help keep routine transactions current and accurate.
• Help establish and maintain credit-related records, including tracking insurance coverage levels and monitoring account documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly tax filings, including sales tax and excise tax reporting.
• Assist with recording accounting entries and supporting schedules tied to the month-end close process.
• Prepare financial summaries, recurring reports, and analysis requested by finance leadership.
• Participate in team meetings and share updates on assigned work as needed.
• Complete special assignments and ad hoc reporting projects to support departmental priorities.