Accounting Operations Assistant

Accounting Operations Assistant

Salary: $50,000 (No flexibility)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Candidates must be comfortable commuting to Neptune, New Jersey office location every Monday during the organization's office renovation period. Mileage and toll reimbursements are provided. Following renovations, the role will transition to a more traditional office schedule.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Operations Assistant to join a stable and mission-driven organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on accounting support responsibilities and is looking for a long-term career home within a collaborative team environment.

This role supports the accounting department with daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry, documentation management, and general accounting support. The ideal candidate will be dependable, accurate, and comfortable working with routine accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices, expenses, and payments
• Record accounts receivable transactions and maintain accurate billing records
• Prepare deposits and maintain supporting financial documentation
• Assist with employee reimbursements and related accounting transactions
• Maintain organized financial files and records
• Perform data entry and account reconciliations as needed
• Support the accounting team with special projects and administrative tasks
• Communicate with internal departments and external stakeholders regarding financial matters
• Assist with maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or accounting support experience
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills
• Comfortable working with accounting software and financial systems
• Ability to work independently and learn new processes quickly
• Prior experience with AP, AR, data entry, and general accounting functions
• Seeking a stable, long-term opportunity rather than a short-term stepping stone

Preferred Experience

• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems
• Exposure to nonprofit, professional services, or multi-entity accounting environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer pension contribution of 11% when employee contributes 3%
• Death benefit coverage
• 17 paid holidays, including office closure from December 24 through January 1
• 20 vacation days
• 6 sick days
• 3 personal days
• Summer Fridays off from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Mileage and toll reimbursement
• Hybrid work environment
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with an excellent work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $45,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.