Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily accounting operations and maintain reliable financial records for our team in Somerset, New Jersey. This position plays a key role in processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and helping keep month-end activities on track. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound knowledge of bookkeeping practices, and the ability to manage confidential information with care.

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision

Responsibilities:

• Manage routine financial entries by accurately posting sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and other transactions to the appropriate accounts.

• Oversee accounts payable activities, including reviewing vendor invoices, preparing timely payments, maintaining supplier documentation, and addressing billing issues.

• Support accounts receivable processes by applying customer payments, recording deposits, reviewing open balances, and assisting with collection follow-up as needed.

• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant accounts, and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end close efforts by reconciling key accounts and assembling financial records for accountants or auditors.

• Maintain well-organized digital and physical financial files in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.

• Assist with vendor onboarding tasks such as collecting required tax documentation and updating vendor records.

• Track subscription agreements, contracts, and other financial support documents while responding to ad hoc reporting requests from management.

• Provide support for accounting process updates or system-related changes when needed as part of ongoing operational improvements.

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or closely related accounting position.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles, including transaction recording and the overall accounting cycle.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience using bookkeeping software such as QuickBooks.
• Hands-on familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation activities.
• Experience with AP and AR automation tools.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy and organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.