Accounting Assistant - Somerville, NJ
Listed on 2026-07-12
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Office Administrator/ Coordinator -
Administrative/Clerical
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Accounting Assistant
We are looking for a dependable Accounting Assistant to support part-time financial operations for the Hillsborough, New Jersey office. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who works carefully, stays organized, and can manage recurring accounting tasks on a consistent weekly schedule. The role will focus on timesheet coordination, accounts payable and receivable activities, and general bookkeeping support using Quick Books and Excel.
This opportunity is part-time and fully onsite (about 10 hours/week).
Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:
• Review, collect, and organize weekly timesheets, ensuring submissions are complete and approved on time.
• Support accounts receivable processes by tracking incoming payments and following up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Assist with accounts payable activities, including entering invoices, verifying coding, and preparing items for payment processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records in Quick Books and update spreadsheets in Excel to support day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Perform basic bank reconciliation support to help confirm transactions and identify discrepancies.
• Coordinate work within a set part-time schedule, including Monday morning coverage for timesheet processing and additional hours on Tuesday.
• Help keep accounting documentation orderly and accessible for routine review and reporting.
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