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Robert Half Accountant - Entry Level in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Description
To be successful at this entry-level Accountant position, you should be someone who creates spreadsheets in your sleep, be looking to find your place in the accounting field. Robert Half is hiring candidates for an exciting entry-level Accountant opportunity, with a highly successful organization. This position's duties will include reviewing financial statements with a heavy data entry component. An Excel enthusiast interested in spreadsheet creation and manipulation will thrive in this entry-level position. This long-term contract / temporary entry-level Accountant position is located in Paramaus, New Jersey.
Responsibilities
Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
Preparing monthly journal entries
Assisting with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Researching and rectifying account discrepancies
Input data
Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audit
Executing other related duties and partaking in special projects as assigned
Requirements - Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projects
1+ years of accounting experience
Excellent data entry skills
High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred
Bank reconciliations experience desired
An AA or BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business suggested
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