Bookkeeper

Jobs › Shrewsbury, MA › Bookkeeper Robert Half Bookkeeper Shrewsbury, MA Apply Description We are looking for a detail-focused Bookkeeper to support financial operations for a legal organization in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. This position is well suited for someone who brings strong experience in day-to-day accounting activities, values discretion, and works comfortably in a detail-focused services setting. The ideal candidate is confident managing financial records, coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors, and keeping transactions accurate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily bookkeeping activities, maintaining accurate financial records and organized supporting documentation.
• Process invoices and payments, ensuring accounts payable transactions are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Manage client billing, incoming payments, and follow-up activities related to accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other financial balances regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Use QuickBooks and Excel to track financial activity, prepare routine reports, and support month-to-month accounting needs.
• Coordinate with team members and external vendors to answer payment questions and keep financial workflows moving efficiently.
• Monitor multiple accounting priorities at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Help maintain confidentiality and sound financial controls when handling sensitive information in a legal environment. Requirements
• At least 3 years of practical bookkeeping experience.
• Background supporting accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking data, reconciling accounts, and producing reports.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal staff and external contacts.
• Experience in a law firm or other services setting is preferred.

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