Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in New York, New York on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, organized, and up to date while supporting daily accounting operations. The position will focus on maintaining core bookkeeping functions, managing transaction activity, and ensuring account balances are properly reconciled.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily transactions and updating bookkeeping documentation in a timely manner.
• Process vendor invoices, monitor payment schedules, and support the full accounts payable cycle with attention to accuracy.
• Track incoming payments, prepare customer invoicing, and follow up on outstanding balances as part of accounts receivable activities.
• Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Use QuickBooks to manage accounting entries, organize financial data, and produce reliable records for ongoing business needs.
• Review account activity to help ensure transactions are classified correctly and financial information remains current.
• Assist with routine financial reporting and provide organized documentation to support accounting review processes.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience performing full-cycle bookkeeping duties in a detail-focused setting.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice handling and payment coordination.

• Experience managing accounts receivable tasks such as billing, payment tracking, and collections follow-up.

• Strong ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and investigate variances effectively.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling financial information.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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