• Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Sayreville, NJ)


    Description

    The salary for this opportunity is 65,000 - 80,000.

    Benefits include:

    + PTO (10)

    + Paid Holidays (8)

    + Health Care

    + Dental Plan

    + Vision Insurance

    + 401K Matching

    + Pretax Flexible spending account (FSA)

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Assistant Bookkeeper to join our client in the Sayreville area. This individual will support our client’s accounting department with day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping and smooth financial operations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Assist with recording financial transactions in accounting software; Highly preferred experience with Sage/Timberline, although not a MUST.

    + Reconcile payments with invoices and maintain payment records

    + Prepare and process payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH payments

    + Reconcile bank statements and company accounts

    + Maintain and organize financial documents and files

    + Assist with preparing monthly financial reports

    + Support payroll processing as needed

    + Help with budgeting and financial planning tasks

    + Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures

    + Provide administrative support to the Bookkeeper and Finance team

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    + Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

    + 4+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred

    + Familiarity with accounting software

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic office software

    + Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    + Good organizational and time-management skills

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity

     

    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.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    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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