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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 detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and keeping financial data organized and up to date. The Bookkeeper will play an important part in processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting smooth financial workflows across the business.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain complete and accurate financial records by entering and updating transactions in QuickBooks on a regular basis.
- Process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and monitor outstanding obligations to ensure accounts payable activities are handled efficiently.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices, track incoming payments, and follow up on open balances to support timely accounts receivable collections.
- Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records to identify discrepancies and keep account balances accurate.
- Review financial entries for consistency and correct coding, making adjustments when needed to preserve reliable bookkeeping data.
- Organize supporting documentation and maintain orderly records that can be easily referenced for reporting and audit purposes.
- Assist with routine financial reporting by compiling account information and summarizing transaction activity for management review.
- Proven experience performing bookkeeping duties in a business environment.
- Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks for transaction entry, account maintenance, and reporting.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice review and payment coordination.
- Experience managing accounts receivable activities such as billing, payment tracking, and balance follow-up.
- Ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and investigate discrepancies independently.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain organized and dependable financial records.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to handle recurring accounting tasks with consistency.