Description We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Accounting Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates in Business, Finance, or Accounting looking to kick-start their career in a collaborative and detail oriented environment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and a strong passion for accounting and financial operations. This position is fully onsite in Jersey City, NJ, providing a hands-on experience to grow your expertise alongside experienced professionals. Key Responsibilities: Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze data, create financial models, and generate meaningful reports. Participate in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts under supervision. Coordinate with team members to ensure proper documentation for audits and compliance reviews. Provide support for special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned by management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. A positive attitude with a proactive approach to learning and tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the team. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with integrity and professionalism. Work Environment: This position is fully onsite in Jersey City, NJ. Candidates must be comfortable working in a traditional office environment. Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. A positive attitude with a proactive approach to learning and tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the team. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with integrity and professionalism. Work Environment: This position is fully onsite in Jersey City, NJ. Candidates must be comfortable working in a traditional office environment. 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) .