Accounting Specialist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$24 - $28 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | 103 Carnegie Ctr Ste 200 > Trenton, New Jersey open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$17.61
$26.00
$32.51
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Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a global organization in a contract capacity with potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on maintaining accurate cash records, completing timely bank reconciliations, and supporting the integrity of daily, monthly, and annual financial activity. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a solid foundation in account matching and variance research, and the ability to work effectively in a structured accounting environment.
Responsibilities:
• Perform recurring bank reconciliations by comparing account activity against financial records and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Review cash transactions across daily, monthly, and yearly reporting periods to confirm accuracy and completeness.
• Process downloaded bank statement data and ensure transactions are properly cleared and recorded in the accounting system.
• Investigate differences between bank balances and internal records, identifying issues and coordinating corrections as needed.
• Maintain organized reconciliation support and documentation to assist with audit readiness and financial controls.
• Monitor account activity for unusual items, outstanding entries, or unreconciled balances and follow through to resolution.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to support consistent cash management procedures and accurate reporting.
• Experience performing account reconciliations in an accounting or finance environment.
• Hands-on background with bank account reconciliation and cash balancing activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies accurately.
• Comfortable managing recurring deadlines across daily, monthly, and annual accounting cycles.
• Proficiency in organizing financial records and maintaining clear supporting documentation.