Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support financial operations for a growing organization in Endicott, New York. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on maintaining accurate records, strengthening day-to-day accounting processes, and helping prepare the books for continued expansion. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, resolving historical discrepancies, and improving the structure of financial tracking within QuickBooks.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform bank reconciliations and work through a significant backlog to bring accounts up to date.
• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including coding, posting, and tracking vendor payments.
• Record debt-related payments and support month-end close activities with complete and organized financial data.
• Allocate weekly operating expenses appropriately across accounts and maintain accurate general ledger entries.
• Post accounts receivable activity provided by internal teams and verify entries are reflected correctly in the system.
• Process wire transactions and maintain supporting documentation for recurring monthly payment activity.
• Review and improve the chart of accounts and general ledger structure to better support current business needs and future growth.
• Help establish reliable bookkeeping practices for new and expanding facilities, including building processes where needed from the ground up.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, including maintaining financial records and supporting close processes.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks in a business accounting environment.
• Strong background in accounts payable, with working knowledge of posting accounts receivable transactions.
• Demonstrated experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving unreconciled items.
• Ability to allocate expenses accurately and maintain a well-organized general ledger.
• Familiarity with recording debt payments, processing wires, and handling recurring financial transactions.
• Capable of identifying accounting issues, recommending practical solutions, and improving outdated bookkeeping structures.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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