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Robert Half
Full Charge 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 an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for an organized individual who can manage the full bookkeeping cycle with accuracy, consistency, and sound financial judgment. The person in this role will handle core accounting activities, maintain reliable financial records, and help keep reporting and cash activity aligned with business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete bookkeeping function, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in an organized manner.
- Process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and monitor outstanding obligations to support timely accounts payable activity.
- Create customer invoices, apply incoming payments, and follow up on past-due balances to keep accounts receivable current.
- Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts on a regular basis, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain the general ledger by posting entries, reviewing account activity, and supporting accurate month-end records.
- Use Sage 100 to manage accounting data, generate financial information, and support day-to-day bookkeeping workflows.
- Assist with financial reporting by preparing account summaries and providing documentation needed for internal review.
- Support ongoing accounting operations by identifying recordkeeping issues and helping improve accuracy across routine processes.
- At least 5 years of experience performing full charge bookkeeping in a business environment that requires strong attention to detail.
- Hands-on background managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate general ledger records.
- Practical experience working with Sage 100 in a bookkeeping or accounting capacity.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize financial information and meet recurring deadlines.
- Solid understanding of core accounting practices, including transaction posting, account balancing, and record maintenance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding financial matters.