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Accountant - Entry Level

United States, Bridgewater · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an entry-level accounting specialist to join a growing organization in Bridgewater, New Jersey as part of a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, values accuracy, and wants to build a long-term career in accounting and retirement plan administration. You will receive hands-on training while contributing to core administrative and reconciliation activities in a collaborative hybrid work environment after the initial onsite training period.

Job Responsibility

  • Review incoming client financial and census information, identify inconsistencies, and follow up on items that require clarification
  • Compare internal records against third-party reports to ensure data accuracy and resolve reconciliation issues promptly
  • Enter, update, and maintain participant and account information within company systems with a high level of precision
  • Prepare supporting paperwork for refunds, corrections, and other plan-related financial transactions
  • Complete regulatory and government documentation accurately and within required deadlines
  • Assist in producing annual valuation and reporting materials related to retirement plan administration
  • Contribute to accounting support tasks involving reconciliations, financial entries, and other administrative assignments as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Exposure to office operations, accounting support, or financial services is helpful, but prior pension administration experience is not required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to work with pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis functions
  • Working knowledge of reconciliations, accounting entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes is preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments accurately
  • Willingness to learn, accept training, and grow within a financial services setting

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in company 401(k) plan for contract/temporary professionals
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