Accounting Associate Jobs in New Jersey
Accounting Associate jobs in New Jersey sit in one of the most active markets on the East Coast, concentrated in financial services, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and corporate shared-services operations. Most openings cluster around Newark, Jersey City, and Princeton, where anchor employers such as Prudential Financial, Johnson & Johnson, and Cognizant maintain large finance and accounting functions. The most in-demand specialties are accounts payable, general ledger reconciliation, and accounts receivable. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Grow Your Accounting Career with Viking Pest Control!
Viking Pest Control is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for Accounts Payable processing and play an important part in helping the team meet month-end and year-end processing deadlines.
What You'll Do
As an Accounting Associate, you'll play an integral part of the Finance team and will responsible for all Accounts Payable processing. This position plays a vital role in meeting all month-end and year-end processing deadlines.
- Download and print invoices from various vendor websites.
- Verify accuracy of invoices by matching delivery slips and/or Purchase Orders.
- Research, resolve, and respond to billing discrepancies with vendors.
- Accurately code invoices and gather approvals.
- Enter invoices in system timely to meet all month-end deadlines.
- Handle weekly check run, including refunds and expense reimbursements.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Confirm new vendor documentation is complete and accurate prior to setup and payment processing.
- Annual 1099 reporting.
- Monthly Sales & Use tax reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company's Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures.
- Back-up to limited payroll functions.
- Promptly respond to internal and external customer requests.
- Maintain accounting spreadsheets for expense tracking and coding.
- Work with multiple departments to achieve individual and departmental goals.
- General office responsibilities.
- Monthly reporting analysis.
- Project work as needed.
- Perform other related and office duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of accounting experience a plus
- Full Accounts Payable Cycle (from importing of invoices through payments)
- Perform cost analysis in cooperation with Controller
- Maintain accounting ledgers as required
- Maintain set deadlines and reach target KPIs
- Engage management over any AP problems encountered
- Ideal candidates are meticulous in their work, very detail-oriented, have a high sense of urgency, and have advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees, customers and vendors in a professional manner
- Innate self-motivation and initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
- A sharp eye for detail
Why Viking?
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off including eight paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing, innovative company.
- Ongoing training and professional development programs.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're looking to grow your accounting career and bring your attention to detail and Accounts Payable experience to Viking's Finance team, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and start your career with Viking Pest Control.
Viking Pest is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Grow Your Accounting Career with Viking Pest Control!
Viking Pest Control is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for Accounts Payable processing and play an important part in helping the team meet month-end and year-end processing deadlines.
What You'll Do
As an Accounting Associate, you'll play an integral part of the Finance team and will responsible for all Accounts Payable processing. This position plays a vital role in meeting all month-end and year-end processing deadlines.
- Download and print invoices from various vendor websites.
- Verify accuracy of invoices by matching delivery slips and/or Purchase Orders.
- Research, resolve, and respond to billing discrepancies with vendors.
- Accurately code invoices and gather approvals.
- Enter invoices in system timely to meet all month-end deadlines.
- Handle weekly check run, including refunds and expense reimbursements.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Confirm new vendor documentation is complete and accurate prior to setup and payment processing.
- Annual 1099 reporting.
- Monthly Sales & Use tax reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company's Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures.
- Back-up to limited payroll functions.
- Promptly respond to internal and external customer requests.
- Maintain accounting spreadsheets for expense tracking and coding.
- Work with multiple departments to achieve individual and departmental goals.
- General office responsibilities.
- Monthly reporting analysis.
- Project work as needed.
- Perform other related and office duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of accounting experience a plus
- Full Accounts Payable Cycle (from importing of invoices through payments)
- Perform cost analysis in cooperation with Controller
- Maintain accounting ledgers as required
- Maintain set deadlines and reach target KPIs
- Engage management over any AP problems encountered
- Ideal candidates are meticulous in their work, very detail-oriented, have a high sense of urgency, and have advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees, customers and vendors in a professional manner
- Innate self-motivation and initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
- A sharp eye for detail
Why Viking?
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off including eight paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing, innovative company.
- Ongoing training and professional development programs.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're looking to grow your accounting career and bring your attention to detail and Accounts Payable experience to Viking's Finance team, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and start your career with Viking Pest Control.
Viking Pest is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting associate jobs across New Jersey.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
- Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
- One or more years of experience in accounts payable, receivable, or general ledger
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
- Familiarity with month-end close procedures and basic financial statement preparation
Accounting Associate Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting associate in New Jersey?
Most employers in New Jersey require at least an associate degree in accounting or finance, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly preferred for roles at larger firms. No state-issued license is required to work as an accounting associate, but candidates who have completed coursework toward the CPA credential or hold a bookkeeping certification stand out in the New Jersey market, particularly in competitive hubs like Jersey City and Newark where financial services firms set the bar.
Which companies hire accounting associates in New Jersey?
New Jersey accounting associate roles are posted by PGIM, Faropoint, and MF Supply and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and pharmaceutical companies means openings are spread across industries rather than limited to traditional financial services firms.
Which New Jersey cities have the most accounting associate jobs?
Warren, Hoboken, and Parsippany-Troy Hills consistently post the most accounting associate openings in New Jersey. The distribution reflects the state's corporate geography: Newark and Jersey City draw demand from financial services and professional-services headquarters, while Parsippany and Princeton are anchored by pharmaceutical and life-sciences companies that maintain large internal finance and shared-services teams.
Are there remote accounting associate jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of accounting associate openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well general ledger, AP, and AR work translates to distributed teams. The tasks most likely to remain fully on-site are those requiring access to physical records or regular collaboration with New Jersey-based operations departments.
How can I get hired as a accounting associate in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an accounts payable clerk or billing coordinator role at a New Jersey-based hospital system, insurance carrier, or corporate shared-services center, then moving into an accounting associate title after six to twelve months. Large New Jersey employers such as RWJBarnabas Health and Prudential Financial run structured new-graduate programs that accept candidates with an accounting degree and no prior work experience. Completing the first section of the CPA exam gives applicants an edge even before they accumulate hours.
Where can I find and apply to accounting associate jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to accounting associate jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Jersey openings in one place. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one without any additional steps.
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