Bookkeeper(Part-Time)

Aston Carter•Summit, NJ

4d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to manage accounts receivable and payable, banking and credit card transactions, payroll and benefits administration, and month-end and year-end financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with QuickBooks and a strong understanding of general accounting functions.

Requirements

5+ years of bookkeeping experience.
5+ years of QuickBooks experience.
Strong understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
Experience with general accounting functions.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the construction industry or similar is heavily preferred.
Experience in smaller companies with QuickBooks and bookkeeping experience is also considered.
Familiarity with month-end, invoicing, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue accurate client invoices based on approved hours, fees, and job costs.
Enter employee timesheet hours to support client billing.
Run monthly hours and billing reports to ensure timely invoicing.
Prepare internal invoices related to client fees and job costs.
Record and post client cash receipts and bank transfers into QuickBooks.
Maintain organized hard-copy and electronic records of client payments.
Enter and process vendor invoices in QuickBooks.
Manage vendor payments through online bill pay and manual check processing.
Create, issue, and distribute checks as required.
Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor obligations.
Classify and record all bank and credit card transactions in QuickBooks.
Allocate credit card charges between job costs and office expenses.
Process and record bank transfers and rent payments.
Maintain accurate transaction coding to support financial reporting.
Post payroll transactions into QuickBooks.
Administer and process 401(k) contributions through Empower for each payroll cycle.
Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts on a monthly basis.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports.
Review and maintain supporting financial spreadsheets, including client fee and escrow balance reports.
Review cash-basis profit and loss statements in advance of year-end to support tax planning.
Prepare and provide financial statements and supporting documentation to the tax preparer.