Accounting Clerk

Location: Rochelle Park

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support daily finance operations in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both accounting support work and administrative financial tasks. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, assist the finance team during key reporting periods, and contribute to the smooth operation of departmental processes.

Responsibilities:

- Organize, copy, scan, and maintain financial records to ensure documentation is complete, accessible, and properly filed.

- Provide day-to-day support to bookkeeping staff by preparing and updating accounting documentation as requested.

- Assist with journal entry adjustments and reclassification activities to help keep financial data accurate.

- Contribute to year-end audit preparation by gathering records, assembling supporting materials, and responding to documentation requests.

- Support month-end and year-end close activities by helping track required information and completing assigned finance tasks.

- Assist the department with grant-related financial reporting and other administrative accounting support duties.

- Handle sensitive employee, client, and financial information with a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Requirements - Previous experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support role.

- Ability to manage paper and digital financial documents with strong attention to detail.

- Experience with document scanning, filing, and general administrative support.

- Familiarity with journal entries and basic accounting adjustments.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within deadlines.

- Detail-oriented approach to handling confidential information.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with a finance team.

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