Bookkeeper/Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Bookkeeper/Accountant Full Time : $50,212 to $66,300

Works primarily with accounts payable (AP) in computerized accounting system. This is not a remote job. Serves as backup to AR and will be cross trained in AR.  Hours:  8:30am-5:30 pm M-F; Full time

Responsibilities include:

• Cutting purchase orders
• Matching vendor invoices with Pos
• Scanning vendor and posting/inputting into accounting software
• Running and monitoring AP Aging Report
• Maintaining accurate and timely payments of invoices
• Closing of Accounts Payable periods
• Scanning vendor invoices into archives
• Reconciling Vendor statements
• Preparing and assisting with special reports
• Monitoring busy email inbox and replying to emails

Job Requirements

Successful candidate must have:

(1)   3-5 years experience working in a bookkeeping, financial, or related role; 

(2)   Very strong data entry skills;

(3)   Minimum AS Degree or higher in Accounting and/or Bookkeeping;

(4)   ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE good reading, reading, and emailing skills to handle a very busy email inbox.

(5)   Prefer experience with Quickbooks, Sage MAS 90, and or Sage 100; 

(6)   Very strong computer & excel skills;

(7)   Strong written and oral communication skills.  

(8)   MUST have short commute to our location—prefer candidates who live in or near Jersey City NJ 07304

(9)   Tests will be given to candidates as part of the application process to determine knowledge of accounting, excel, and comfort with using computers

Company Description

Get your career in gear with a growing manufacturer and distributor who plans to expand nationally. Clients are fortune 1000 companies, copy centers, and office supply stores.  Products include equipment, repair services, office supplies, and customization and printing services. If you believe hard work translates into success, feel you can do the heavy lifting required of the published job, and want a long and prosperous career, then give us consideration

Job Location

430 Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ  07304