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Bookkeeper
- Robert Half Accountemps (Parsippany, NJ)
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Description
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Jersey City, New Jersey. In this position, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of our accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in bookkeeping and a passion for precision.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement an efficient system for recording financial transactions, including creating a chart of accounts and establishing bookkeeping policies.
• Verify, allocate, and post transactions to maintain accurate account records.
• Reconcile account entries to ensure balanced and error-free accounts.
• Manage and maintain the general ledger to uphold financial accuracy.
• Organize and preserve historical financial records by systematically filing documents.
• Generate financial reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing account data.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between statements and records.
• Support month-end closing activities by preparing and reviewing necessary documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Requirements • Proven experience in bookkeeping, including account and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong skills in data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with month-end close processes and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience with payroll management and related tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and summarize financial information effectively.
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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.
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