Accountant jobs in Trenton, NJ

Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Accountant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Accountant
  • Children's Home Society
  • Trenton, NJ OTHER
  • Overview

    The Accountant will responsible for pre/post award grant accounting, including accurate submission of financial reports, revenue calculation, timely receipt of contract payments, and ensuring compliance with funding source administrative guidelines.  The incumbent will also assist in other general accounting activities to include monthly general ledger reconciliations and analyses, review of time allocation reports, and other projects/accounting duties as assigned.

    Responsibilities

    Responsible for pre/post award grant accounting, including accurate submission of financial reports, revenue calculation, timely receipt of contract payments, and ensuring compliance with funding source administrative guidelines.  The incumbent will also assist in other general accounting activities to include monthly general ledger reconciliations and analyses, review of time allocation reports, and other projects/accounting duties as assigned.

     

    Specific Job Responsibilities:

    •  Grant and Contract Accounting Functions:

    o Prepare and submit financial reports and invoices (internal and external) for grants and contracts.

    o Prepares/assists in preparation of grant budgets and timely preparation of necessary budget modifications/realignments.

    o Monitors grant expenses against budget, alerting and communicating issues or variances to supervisor and program managers.

    o Monitors staff time allocations to grants and aids in review of staff timesheets.

    o Ensures financial compliance with funder requirements. Requires review and understanding of all grant documentation and related funding source regulations.

    o Monitors contract payments and performs timely follow up to assist in collection of outstanding payments.

    o Ensures appropriate supporting documents for grants and contracts are maintained in an organized and auditable manner.

    o Ensures clear and concise audit trail for all grants.

    • Perform balance sheet and other account reconciliations and analysis, including completion of monthly bank account reconciliations.
    • Assist in preparation for agency and/or contract audits, monitoring and reviews. Assemble and compile requested documentation, prepare schedules of financial data, generate reports and communicate with auditors.
    • Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts and/or Program Budgets.
    • Assist in recording allocation of Monthly Personnel Activity Reports.
    • Assist with month end closing, preparation of journal entries and report generation.
    • Calculate and report in-Kind donations according to contract guidelines.
    • Perform other general accounting duties, as assigned, and provide backup coverage for other accounting functions as needed.

    Qualifications

    Educational Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

     

    Experience Requirements:

    Minimum of 2-4 years progressive accounting experience, preferably in a larger non-profit organization or public accounting with non-profit industry experience.

  • 14 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Steve Cohen Bookkeeping & Accounting Services
  • Jamison, PA FULL_TIME
  • ```Overview```We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team. As an Accountant, you will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensur...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • MidAtlantic Employers' Association
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Accountant Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining and updating financial records. Develop, implement, and enforce internal controls to maximize the protection of compan...
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Accountant
  • Jobot
  • Fairless Hills, PA FULL_TIME
  • Growing Firm! Best Place to Work! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lincoln Sprague Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply On Company Site" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $55,000 ...
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Accountant
  • ICONMA, LLC
  • Pennington, NJ CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Accountant Location: Pennington, NJ Duration: 4 months Description: Responsible for performing service and fulfillment activities to meet Philanthropic Solutions client needs and expectations. Philant...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Accountant
  • Aston Carter
  • Trenton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • ***** ACCOUNTANT| INTERVIEWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!!***** Job Type: Accountant - Entry Level Location: Trenton, NJ Pay: $25/hr A Industry leading company is looking for an Accountant to join their team....
  • 6 Days Ago

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Sales Account Manager
  • ULINE
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Cherry Hill, New Jersey Sales Account Manager Pay from $85,000 to $130,000 per year Strong customer relationships built ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant - Affordable Housing
  • HumanGood Community Support Center
  • Lafayette Hill, PA
  • HumanGood, one of the largest nonprofit senior living providers in the country with nearly 100 affordable housing commun...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting)
  • US LBM Corporate
  • Iselin, NJ
  • US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Accounting Manager
  • EMR USA Metal Recycling
  • Camden, NJ
  • Accounting Manager Camden, NJ, USA Req #792 Thursday, February 29, 2024 About Us: EMR is one of the world’s leading meta...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant
  • EMR USA Metal Recycling
  • Camden, NJ
  • Senior Accountant Camden, NJ, USA Req #791 Thursday, February 29, 2024 About Us: EMR is one of the world’s leading metal...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Accountant
  • EMR USA Metal Recycling
  • Camden, NJ
  • Senior Accountant Camden, NJ, USA Req #724 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 About Us Our state-of-the-art automotive disassem...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Accounting Director - Corporate Accounting
  • Aramark
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Description As the Director, Technical Accounting, you will be responsible for analyzing new and emerging accounting...
  • 3/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Executive
  • ADP
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • ADP is hiring a Sales Representative, Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO). Are you ready for your next best job where you ...
  • 2/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%). Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...
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Income Estimation for Accountant jobs
$62,644 to $76,954
Trenton, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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