Accounting Consultant

Accounting Consultant / Accounting Operations Specialist
Cranbury, NJ
100% On-Site
Long-Term Temporary Opportunity with Potential for Permanent Hire
Pay Rate: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Are you the type of person who enjoys wearing multiple hats, improving processes, and helping a growing organization operate more efficiently? We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Consultant / Accounting Operations Specialist to support accounting and administrative functions while helping strengthen internal processes and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with experience in construction, property management, real estate, or a related industry who enjoys being involved in all aspects of the business and wants to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Be Doing

• Process and pay vendor invoices accurately and on time.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including payment tracking and collections support.
• Support payroll processing and related administrative tasks.
• Review and assess current accounting processes, controls, and workflows.
• Help develop and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee training and process standardization.
• Participate in updating and modernizing job descriptions and operational documentation.
• Support internal control assessments and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with management on special projects and accounting initiatives.
• Serve as a reliable "jack-of-all-trades" resource across accounting and operations.

Desired Background

• Accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting operations experience.
• Experience within construction, property management, real estate, or a closely related industry is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general accounting functions.
• Experience working with Sage 300 CRE strongly preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and operational processes.
• Comfortable creating documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities while also helping improve the overall accounting operation. We're looking for a team player who enjoys solving problems, building processes, training others, and contributing wherever needed.
If you're looking for a role where you can leverage your accounting experience, contribute to process improvements, and grow with an organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email your resume to christine.kiernan@ lhh.com for immediate consideration.
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.
Pay Details: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour
Search managed by: Christine Senn
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.