Part-Time Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This is a contract to permanent role.

The role requires approximately 8-10 hours per week with in-office availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Part-Time Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Maintain timely and accurate financial records using cash-basis accounting, including revenue, expenses, deposits, and adjusting entries.

• Oversee outgoing payments by reviewing invoices, issuing disbursements, reconciling vendor accounts, and tracking external media purchase expenses.

• Prepare customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and apply receipts correctly to accounts receivable records.

• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity regularly to confirm balances and identify discrepancies promptly.

• Keep the general ledger organized and current by assigning transactions to the proper accounts and preserving audit-ready records.

• Process payroll on a bi-monthly schedule and update employee payroll changes as needed.

• Partner with the benefits broker to support annual benefits administration and enrollment activities.

• Compile required documentation for yearly workers’ compensation reviews as well as retirement and profit-sharing reporting.

• Work closely with external tax professionals by supplying financial information needed for filings, reviews, and audits.

Qualifications:

Part-Time Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 2+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or general accounting experience.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and solid Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.

• Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy.

• Effective organizational and time management skills in a part-time, deadline-driven environment.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information with discretion.

Compensation

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