Entry Level Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable
Robert Half · Princeton, NJ · 2 days ago
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About the role
Our client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who has strong Excel skills and is looking to build a solid foundation in accounting and finance.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports using Excel
- Utilize advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros) to organize and interpret data
- Assist with accounts payable processes, including invoice review and data entry
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 6+ months of accounting or related experience (internships welcome)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (either pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and/or macros)
- Exposure to accounts payable or general accounting functions is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills