Full Charge Bookkeeper

Description Robert Half Finance & Accounting Contract Talent is currently seeking a Bookkeeper/Accountant for a maternity leave coverage opportunity. This role will support the company's day-to-day accounting operations while providing critical financial and payroll support to leadership. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide range of accounting responsibilities independently in a small office environment. This assignment is expected to begin around May 25th, with the possibility of an earlier start date for training overlap. The assignment is anticipated to last approximately four months total, including front-end training and post-leave coverage. The position is fully onsite and offers standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities
• Process accounts payable and ensure expenses are accurately coded to projects for job costing purposes
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, and collections activities
• Support project and WIP billing processes based on principal direction
• Assist with creation and maintenance of billing review documentation
• Process biweekly payroll, including reviewing and validating employee timesheets
• Update and upload 401k deferral contribution files into the retirement platform
• Perform daily cash activity monitoring and monthly bank reconciliations
• Provide visibility into company cash position, payables, and general cash flow information for leadership
• Work directly with ownership regarding invoicing, payroll approvals, and financial reporting support
• Maintain confidentiality with payroll and financial information
• Operate independently while communicating effectively with leadership when questions arise

Qualifications:

• Prior hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience required
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and billing
• Job costing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with project-based or WIP billing is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a small office environment
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and trustworthiness
• Experience with Deltek Ajera preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required

Additional Details:

• Fully onsite role
• Standard schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with minor flexibility
• Reports directly to company ownership
• Maternity leave coverage assignment expected to last approximately four months total
• Training overlap available before leave begins If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take the next step, call us at (314) 262-4344 for immediate consideration. We look forward to speaking with qualified candidates! Requirements
• Previous experience in a hands-on bookkeeping or accounting role with responsibility for full-cycle financial tasks.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, billing, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience supporting job costing or project-based accounting environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with project billing practices and financial documentation management is highly valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, tracking, and day-to-day accounting support.
• Experience with Deltek Ajera or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in an independent onsite role.
• Sound judgment, reliability, and a high level of confidentiality when handling financial and payroll records.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .