Description We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for an Accounting Assistant based in Piscataway, New Jersey. As an Accounting Assistant, you will be playing a crucial role in both the human resources and finance departments, ensuring smooth operations by handling payroll functions, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and more. Responsibilities: • Assisting the human resources department by managing payroll functions such as data entry of timesheets and setting up new employees • Providing support to the finance director by handling billing, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and expense reports • Ensuring all business transactions are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary, and safeguarding unit assets • Complying with operational policies and procedures, and conducting monthly analysis of budget activity • Monitoring financial and operational risk, and overseeing cash receipts • Administering and reconciling assigned departmental, sponsored, and non-sponsored accounts, including forecasting, commitments analysis, year-end support, and ongoing maintenance • Assisting with grant proposal checklists, budget template, and uploading required documents • Managing the monthly billing process and resolving any errors or payment issues • Providing support for cash management and Oracle entries. Requirements • This is an entry-level position, open to candidates with any level of experience in accounting or a related field. • Proficiency in executing basic accounting functions is required. • Expected to have knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) procedures and processes. • Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR) operations is a requirement. • Skills in performing bank reconciliations are necessary. • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field would be advantageous. • Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail are essential. • Proficiency in Office Suite, particularly Excel, is desired. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required. • Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary. • Good communication and interpersonal skills are expected. • Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment is a must. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .