Entry Level In Accounting Jobs in New Jersey (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Description
This staff accountant role offers an excellent entry-level opportunity to develop strong, hands-on accounting experience within a supportive team environment. You will focus on core general ledger activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet and cash accounts, and supporting the month-end close process for multiple legal entities. The position is designed for someone who is eager to learn, can work independently, and is interested in building a solid foundation in accounting while gradually transitioning to a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries during the month-end close process, including entries related to payroll, amortization, depreciation, allocations, nontrade accruals, line-of-credit activity, banking, and other items as needed.
• Enter ad hoc journal entries to support the month-end close and ensure the general ledger reflects complete and accurate financial information.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts for one to two legal entities using Blackline, ensuring that each accounting period closes without material errors and within established timelines.
• Reconcile cash accounts, including ATM, loose cash, and other cash accounts, to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Handle armored service and yard communications throughout the month to support accurate daily cash reconciliation at the facility level.
• Review and analyze outstanding check lists to identify outdated or stale checks, and follow up by contacting vendors, suppliers, or individuals to verify accuracy and clear outstanding items.
• Support the understanding and execution of the month-end inventory closing process, contributing to accurate reporting of inventory-related balances.
• Contribute to departmental and organizational special projects as assigned, providing analytical and reconciliation support as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation for all journal entries and reconciliations to support internal controls and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with other staff accountants and leadership to continuously improve processes, share knowledge, and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, including the difference between debits and credits, and the ability to apply these concepts accurately in daily work.
• Ability to prepare detailed and accurate journal entries for a variety of accounting activities such as payroll, amortization, depreciation, allocations, nontrade accruals, line-of-credit transactions, and banking activity.
• Experience or aptitude in performing account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and cash accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Capacity to learn and use reconciliation tools such as Blackline to manage account reconciliations for multiple legal entities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accounting periods close with no material errors and within established timelines.
• Self-motivated, proactive attitude with the ability to manage work independently, particularly in a hybrid or remote work setting.
• Willingness and ability to answer technical questions about basic accounting concepts, including debits and credits, during the interview process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in accounting within a hands-on, practical environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders when resolving outstanding checks and reconciliation issues.
• Comfort working on special projects and adapting to new responsibilities as the department's needs evolve.
• Eagerness to learn from and collaborate with a team of junior-level and staff accountants.
• Flexibility to adjust to a hybrid schedule after the initial training period.
• Desire for a role that offers stability over a 12-18 month period, with the potential for permanent employment and associated benefits.

Work Environment
You will join a collaborative accounting team that includes multiple staff accountants and a manager of financial accounting, providing access to mentorship and peer learning. The role begins with an in-office training period, during which you will work closely with senior staff and leadership to learn processes, systems, and expectations. After this initial period, you will transition to a hybrid schedule, typically spending 1-2 days per week in the office and the remaining days working remotely. The work involves regular use of accounting and reconciliation tools, including Blackline, and focuses on month-end close activities, cash and balance sheet reconciliations, and inventory-related processes. The environment emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning, with opportunities to contribute to special projects and to grow your skills over time. Upon conversion to a permanent role, you may be eligible for benefits, holiday pay, and vacation time, supporting a balanced and sustainable work experience.
This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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