Bookkeeper

Robert Half - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Bookkeeper in New York. This role requires a mix of in-office and remote work, with on-site needs in the heart of New York City on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday. As a Bookkeeper, you will be an integral part of our team, primarily focusing on handling various aspects of our financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payments, invoices, income, and receipts, and ensure the data is correctly entered into our accounting software.
• Administer vendor invoice payments while keeping a keen eye on bank account balances.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing procedures, including G/L account analysis.
• Ensure accuracy in business accounts and immediately report any discrepancies or errors.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable, and maintain healthy vendor relations.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Handle employee expense claims in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide necessary support to the Accountant with administrative duties and yearly account preparation.
• Make necessary G/L adjusting entries.
• Participate in budget and projection preparation as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Bookkeeping role.
• Proficient in account reconciliation.
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrated skills in bookkeeping and data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with month-end close procedures.
• Knowledge of payroll processing.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is necessary.
• Experience with Sage X3 software is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan