About the position
We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for a Bookkeeper in Jersey City, New Jersey. The role involves working within our team to manage financial records, including transactions and financial statements. You will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations. This position is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of financial records. As a Bookkeeper, you will handle the entire bookkeeping process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks. You will oversee and manage the accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, performing account reconciliation tasks on a regular basis to ensure accuracy. Conducting bank reconciliations regularly will be part of your responsibilities to ensure all transactions are accounted for and properly posted. You will utilize Microsoft Excel for various data entry tasks and financial reporting, assisting in the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Additionally, you will manage payroll functions to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, utilizing QuickBooks for financial management and reporting. It is essential that all financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with company policies and procedures. You will also respond to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the financial operations within the company.
Responsibilities
- Handle the entire bookkeeping process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all tasks.
- Oversee and manage the accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions.
- Perform account reconciliation tasks on a regular basis to ensure accuracy.
- Conduct bank reconciliations regularly to ensure all transactions are accounted for and properly posted.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel for various data entry tasks and financial reporting.
- Assist in the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Manage payroll functions to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Utilize QuickBooks for financial management and reporting.
- Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Respond to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data.
Requirements
- Proficiency in account reconciliation
- Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
- Familiarity with bank reconciliations
- Strong bookkeeping skills
- Accurate data entry abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with month-end close procedures
- Knowledge of payroll procedures
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information
- Willingness to continually update skills and knowledge in the field of bookkeeping
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
