Bookkeeper

No agencies, please. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or recruiting services for this position. Full-Time | In-Person *THIS POSITION REQUIRES ONSITE WORK IN BROOKLYN, NY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT LOCAL TO THE NYC AREA* We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Bookkeeper to join our accounting team and work closely with the CFO. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who takes ownership of their work, enjoys solving discrepancies, and is comfortable managing the day-to-day accounting functions that keep a business running accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong accounts payable, reconciliation, general ledger, Excel, and ERP/accounting system experience . Manufacturing experience and exposure to SAP are highly desirable. We're looking for someone who is accurate, organized, analytical, and able to communicate clearly and directly about their work and accounting processes . What You'll DoAccounts Payable Manage day-to-day accounts payable processing, including reviewing and entering vendor invoices. Verify invoices against appropriate approvals and supporting documentation. Prepare weekly AP reports for CFO review. Process vendor payments via check, ACH, and wire transfer. Maintain accurate vendor records, W-9s, and supporting documentation. Research and resolve invoice, vendor, and payment discrepancies. Ensure transactions are accurately coded and properly documented. Reconciliations & General Ledger Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Reconcile corporate credit cards and assigned balance sheet accounts. Investigate discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action. Prepare and enter journal entries. Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts. Assist with month-end close and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded. Accounting Operations & Cost Control Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records. Help develop and improve accounting procedures and documentation. Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes. Monitor vendor pricing and company expenses to identify potential cost savings. Support the CFO with accounting projects and other financial initiatives as needed. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; Associate's degree with strong relevant experience will be considered. Strong hands-on accounts payable experience. Demonstrated experience performing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations. Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. Experience using ERP/accounting systems required; SAP experience strongly preferred. Manufacturing accounting experience preferred. Strong numerical aptitude and ability to identify and investigate discrepancies. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Professional, clear, and direct communication skills. Ability to explain accounting processes and issues clearly and concisely. Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the CFO and other departments. High level of discretion when handling confidential financial information. Who Will Be Successful in This Role You may be a strong fit if you are someone who: Enjoys hands-on bookkeeping and takes pride in getting the details right. Doesn't simply identify a discrepancy—you investigate it until you understand why it occurred. Can clearly walk someone through how you process an invoice, reconcile an account, or resolve an accounting issue. Is comfortable working within established accounting procedures and internal controls. Learns new accounting and ERP systems quickly. Is dependable, organized, and comfortable working closely with senior management. #J-18808-Ljbffr