• Temp Junior Accountant

    System One (Jersey City, NJ)


    Job Title: Temp Junior Accountant

     

    Type: Contract To Hire

     

    Compensation: $30/hr

     

    Contractor Work Model: Onsite

    Company Overview

    A growing manufacturing organization dedicated to quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The Junior Accountant will support core financial functions and gain exposure to a full range of accounting responsibilities within a collaborative team environment.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice entry, vendor payments, and collections

    • Support month-end and year-end close activities

    • Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger entries

    • Maintain accurate and organized financial records

    • Assist with audit preparation and documentation

    • Support payroll processing and related accounting tasks

    • Prepare basic financial reports for leadership review

    • Assist with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost tracking

    • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure transaction accuracy

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

    • 1–2 years of accounting experience

    • Manufacturing or medical device industry experience preferred

    • Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks or NetSuite

    • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    • Clear communication abilities and comfort working in a small team

    • CPA not required; CPA-track candidates encouraged

    Training & KPIs

    Training: Onboarding includes a review of accounting systems, workflows, and month-end processes. Guidance and support provided by finance leadership to build competency across full-cycle accounting tasks.

     

    KPIs: Accuracy of reconciliations, timeliness of AP/AR processing, month-end close support efficiency, quality of financial records, and adherence to procedural standards.

    Benefits

    • Competitive hourly rate with temp-to-hire opportunity

    • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (through Joule during temp period)

    • 401(k) eligibility per program guidelines

    • Paid holidays and sick time (per client/company policy)

    • Exposure to full-cycle accounting operations and career growth potential

     

    System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

     

    System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.