Jr. Accountant

Aston Carter • North Brunswick, NJ • 1h ago

Job Title: Jr. Accountant

Location: North Brunswick, NJ (On-site)

Pay: $24/hr

Job Description

The Jr. Accountant is responsible for processing invoices received for payment and ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors and suppliers. This role requires a keen attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal departments and external vendors.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.

Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and vendor accounts on a regular basis.

Process invoices, expense reports, and payments in a timely and organized manner.

Prepare weekly, biweekly, and monthly financial reports as needed.

Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Support budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial forecasting tasks.

Prepare and review certified payroll reports to ensure compliance with prevailing wage and labor requirements.

Verify employee hours, classifications, and wage rates for accuracy.

Submit certified payroll documentation to the appropriate agencies or project authorities by required deadlines.

Maintain confidentiality and accurate recordkeeping for all payroll-related data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

2+ years of accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Strong MS Excel skills

Benefits

Exposure to a strong organization

Flexible compensation

Great benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)

Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@ astoncarter.com (smauriello@astoncarter.com) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Brunswick, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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