Accounting Specialist

CARIAN is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our corporate Accounting team in Somerset, NJ. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will support day-to-day accounting activities and help ensure our financial records are accurate, timely, and well organized. The Accounting Specialist will support general ledger activity, account reconciliations, customer invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll-related processes, expense reporting, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, comfortable working with accounting systems and Excel, and able to manage recurring deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. This is a full-time, six-month W-2 contract position based in our Somerset, NJ office. The position may have the opportunity to convert to regular full-time employment based on individual performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including transaction entry and maintenance of accurate accounting records; Prepare and issue customer invoices, verify billing accuracy and supporting documentation, and coordinate corrections or follow-up as needed; Prepare bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies; Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice and payment processing; Support general ledger activity and assist with month-end close, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation; Support payroll and timekeeping processes, including review and entry of timesheets, expense reports, and related information; Assist with the preparation of routine financial reports and accounting schedules under the direction of the Accounting Manager; Maintain organized supporting documentation for financial transactions, audits, and compliance requests; Help ensure accounting activities are completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls; Coordinate with employees and internal departments to resolve routine accounting, expense, timekeeping, and documentation questions; Provide additional accounting support as business needs require

Requirements

2+ years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or similar accounting support experience; Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations; Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or another accounting or ERP system; Ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities in an organized manner; Ability to handle payroll, financial, and employee information with appropriate confidentiality; Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; NetSuite experience

Benefits

Opportunity to convert to regular full-time employment; opportunities to grow skills and advance into higher-level roles; benefits or leave required under applicable law