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Accounting Specialist (Part Time Temporary)
Unclassified - Jersey City, NJ
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Accounting Specialist (Part Time Temporary) role is designed to support the Finance and Accounting department by managing accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) functions, preparing for audits, and assisting with financial reporting. This position is part-time, requiring 25 hours per week, and operates on a hybrid work schedule with flexible days, but must be completed between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The assignment is expected to last for 3-4 months.
Responsibilities
- Performs daily AP, AR and bookkeeping duties to support the Finance and Accounting of the company.
- Manage weekly payment plan, prepare forecast cash flows monthly.
- Prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, ad-hoc reports, and reviews all for accuracy.
- Prepare and review finance and accounting related request documents as needed in Groupware (Budget Proposal, Supplier Registration etc.), invoices and payments.
- Performs administrative tasks in preparation for audit, support for P&L, financial transactions in expense resolutions and reports, journals, etc.
- Analyze actual spend vs forecast / budget.
- Support employees in processing financial related documents in Groupware.
- Assist in special projects, audits, and other financial and accounting initiatives.
- Utilizes knowledge of accounting regulations and policies to ensure compliance in all activities.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as required to support the Finance and Accounting in meeting its goals and objectives.
Requirements
- At least 3-5 years of experience in financial and accounting activities
- Experience in bookkeeping, audits, financial/accounting systems
- Former Finance or Accounting team member preferred
- Understanding of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Work experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Basic understanding in Accounting and Finance
- High Attention to details, accuracy essential and diligent personality
- Demonstrated autonomy and motivation
- Strong analytical abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Relevant Certification preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or equivalence preferred
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Hybrid work environment
- Competitive hourly compensation of $30/hr
