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Robert Half
Bookkeeper
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What they do
A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$52,642 / year median in New Jersey
-11% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a construction-focused organization in New Jersey on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This role will support a lean accounting team and requires someone who can quickly step into daily financial operations with accuracy and good judgment. The position is fully onsite and is well suited for a methodical individual who is comfortable managing payables first while also contributing across receivables, reconciliations, and cash tracking.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts payable process from invoice review through payment preparation, ensuring timely and accurate handling of vendor obligations.
- Support accounts receivable activities, including customer billing follow-up, payment application, and maintaining up-to-date records of outstanding balances.
- Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records complete and accurate.
- Track daily cash activity and record transactions consistently to maintain reliable visibility into incoming and outgoing funds.
- Process and organize credit card receipts, matching supporting documentation and coding expenses appropriately.
- Assist with billing administration related to client accounts and help prepare documentation needed to support collections.
- Coordinate waiver-related paperwork required for payment processing within a construction business environment.
- Work closely with a small accounting team to maintain efficient workflows and provide dependable day-to-day bookkeeping support.
- At least 3 years of bookkeeping experience in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting software systems.
- Ability to learn new processes quickly while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills with a careful, methodical approach to financial recordkeeping.
- Construction industry experience is preferred, especially in environments involving billing support and payment documentation.
- Availability to work onsite five days per week in Belleville, New Jersey.