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Description

We are looking for an experienced Part Time Bookkeeper around 12 hours a week to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Watertown, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in handling tasks such as reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

• Conduct regular bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity.

• Maintain detailed and organized financial records, ensuring they are up-to-date and easily accessible.

• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and financial reporting.

• Handle payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees.

• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks to record and monitor financial activities.

• Prepare and review financial reports to support decision-making processes.

• Perform data entry tasks to ensure accurate and comprehensive financial records.

• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.

• Collaborate with team members to improve and streamline accounting processes.

Requirements • Proven experience in bookkeeping or a similar accounting role.

• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly QuickBooks.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including familiarity with formulas and data analysis tools.

• Demonstrated ability to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.

• Experience with account and bank reconciliations.

• Knowledge of month-end close procedures and financial reporting.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.

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.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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