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Description

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with expertise in bookkeeping? Robert Half is building its Bookkeeper Talent Pipeline to connect skilled professionals with companies searching for talented individuals to help manage their financial records and processes in the Central NJ area. Whether you’re actively seeking opportunities or exploring options for the future, we want to support you in your career journey.

Position Summary

Bookkeepers are essential for ensuring the financial health of businesses. By maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting financial planning, bookkeepers contribute to the organization’s overall efficiency and success.

Key Responsibilities

While specific duties can vary depending on the company, common responsibilities of a Bookkeeper include:

+ Recording Financial Transactions: Accurately record cash receipts, expenditures, invoices, and other financial entries in accounting systems.

+ Bank Reconciliations: Regularly reconcile bank statements to confirm accuracy between financial records and bank activity.

+ Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process payments to vendors and invoices to clients, ensuring timely transactions and addressing discrepancies.

+ Payroll Processing: Manage payroll records, ensuring accurate calculation and processing of employee compensation.

+ Financial Reporting: Generate and review financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

+ Expense Tracking: Monitor business expenses and categorize transactions to aid in budgeting and financial planning.

+ Tax Preparation Support: Provide necessary documentation and data for tax filings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

+ Maintaining Records: Organize and safeguard important financial documents, ensuring retention and accessibility.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

+ Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar accounting role.

+ Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero) and spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel.

+ Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

+ Relevant certification (e.g., Certified Bookkeeper designation) or coursework in accounting (preferred but not required).

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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