Spherion is seeking a Jr. Accountant for our client in Hillsborough, NJ.

This is a temp to perm position.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Keep accounts receivable٫ accounts payable and issue invoices up to date.
• Perform reconciliation operations.
• Collections.
• Manage accounting journals entries tracking all business transactions whenever
• needed.
• Review and update financial data in databases keeping them accurate٫ relevant
• and fully accessible by request.
• Participate in reviewing necessary procedures including expenses٫ payroll
• records and so on.
• Participate in organizing balance sheets٫ income statements and other relevant
• financial documentation following company's guidelines.
• Create and submit reports on your activities on weekly and monthly basis.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Help senior accountants with other kinds of accounting operations.
• Assisting with audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Preparing tax returns and filings.
• Assisting with payroll processing.
• Identifying and reporting any financial discrepancies or irregularities.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years’ experience with basic accounting and financial practices.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and popular accounting software (such as SAP)
• Strong team player skills with close attention to detail
• BSc or BA degree in accounting٫ finance or other relevant areas; relevant
• qualifications such as ACA٫ ACCA or CIMA will be a bonus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.