Temp Junior Accountant

Job Title : Temp Junior Accountant Location : Jersey City, New Jersey Type : Contract To Hire Compensation : $30 / hr Contractor Work Model : Onsite Company Overview A growing manufacturing organization dedicated to quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The Junior Accountant will support core financial functions and gain exposure to a full range of accounting responsibilities within a collaborative team environment. Job Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice entry, vendor payments, and collections
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger entries
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation
• Support payroll processing and related accounting tasks
• Prepare basic financial reports for leadership review
• Assist with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost tracking
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure transaction accuracy Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Manufacturing or medical device industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks or NetSuite
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear communication abilities and comfort working in a small team
• CPA not required; CPA-track candidates encouraged Training & KPIs Training : Onboarding includes a review of accounting systems, workflows, and month-end processes. Guidance and support provided by finance leadership to build competency across full-cycle accounting tasks. KPIs : Accuracy of reconciliations, timeliness of AP / AR processing, month-end close support efficiency, quality of financial records, and adherence to procedural standards. Benefits
• Competitive hourly rate with temp-to-hire opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (through Joule during temp period)
• 401(k) eligibility per program guidelines
• Paid holidays and sick time (per client / company policy)
• Exposure to full-cycle accounting operations and career growth potential