Bookkeeper

We are looking for a Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Contract position in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is confident managing payroll, payables, receivables, and reconciliations while keeping financial records accurate and current in QuickBooks. The role calls for someone who can work independently, stay organized under deadlines, and contribute to reliable month-end reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Administer weekly payroll with accuracy, ensuring earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and related records are handled on schedule.
• Keep payroll documentation organized and up to date while assisting with compliance-related reporting and record maintenance.
• Oversee outgoing payments by entering invoices, assigning proper coding, coordinating disbursements, and resolving vendor account discrepancies.
• Manage customer billing activities, record incoming payments, follow up on outstanding balances, and reconcile receivable accounts.
• Complete routine bank and credit card reconciliations to support accurate cash reporting and clean financial records.
• Maintain bookkeeping data in QuickBooks and verify transactions are recorded correctly across accounts.
• Support month-end close activities by preparing account reconciliations and assisting with internal financial reporting.
• Contribute to general accounting tasks as needed to help keep daily financial operations running smoothly.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or full-charge bookkeeping role.
• Recent hands-on success processing weekly payroll in an in-house environment.
• Working knowledge of both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting and recordkeeping.
• Ability to perform reconciliations accurately and identify discrepancies promptly.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and strong organizational habits in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$25.50-$27.00 Hourly

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