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A Beacon Hill client is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their accounting team in the Trenton NJ. This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on general ledger experience, including bank reconciliations and journal entries, and be eager to learn construction and project‑based accounting.
Position Summary
- Prepare and reconcile monthly bank statements
- Post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments
- Maintain monthly general ledger reconciliations and support the close process
- Assist with accounts payable check runs and payment approvals (ACH/Positive Pay)
- Record and apply customer payments; assist with cash and receipt reconciliations
- Support job cost tracking and expense coding within the ERP system
- Assist with labor, overhead, and project cost allocations
- Maintain fixed asset records and support depreciation schedules
- Prepare recurring financial and operational reports (job status, backlog, cash position)
- Support internal and external audit preparation, including union and workers’ comp audits
- Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings (payroll, sales & use, and state reporting)
Technical Qualifications
- 1+ years of accountant‑level experience (GL, bank recs, journal entries required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience supporting audits or CPA requests
- Exposure to construction or project‑based accounting preferred (not required)
- ERP experience preferred; Viewpoint Vista a strong plus
- Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
- Organized, deadline‑driven, and eager to learn in a team environment
Work Arrangement
- Fully onsite role
- Flexible schedule; 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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