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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.
$49,656 / year median in Pennsylvania
-12% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Bookkeeper to join a well-established business in Pennsylvania. This position blends hands-on accounting work with office coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial processes accurate while supporting daily operations. The person in this role will contribute to timely payables, organized records, and dependable administrative support across the office.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice review through final payment, ensuring transactions are coded correctly and processed with proper authorization.
- Compare vendor statements against internal records, investigate discrepancies, and work toward prompt resolution of billing issues.
- Set up and maintain supplier profiles, keeping documentation complete, current, and easy to access.
- Prepare payable summaries, reconciliations, and related backup schedules to support month-end accounting activities.
- Respond to vendor questions about payment status, account balances, and other invoice-related matters in a thorough manner.
- Track due dates and outstanding obligations to help ensure payments are issued accurately and on time.
- Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to leadership by preparing documents, coordinating schedules, organizing files, and supporting special assignments.
- Maintain orderly office records and help keep administrative processes running efficiently on a daily basis.
- Assist with additional bookkeeping, receivables, bank reconciliations, and general office tasks as priorities shift.
- At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, office administration, or a closely related role.
- Background in a service-driven or operational environment such as construction, plumbing, electrical, manufacturing, distribution, or building materials is strongly preferred.
- Solid knowledge of invoice processing, vendor account maintenance, and accounts payable controls.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with strong working ability in Excel.
- Experience using accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or similar financial software.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
- Clear communication skills, strong customer service instincts, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on-site five days per week and reliably commute to Perkasia, Pennsylvania.