Part-time Bookkeeper

Description We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented bookkeeping specialist to support payroll, compliance, and day-to-day financial operations for a growing organization in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity suited for someone who can balance bookkeeping duties with administrative and onboarding support in a fast-moving environment. The role will contribute to payroll processing, benefits coordination, and financial accuracy while helping the team stay aligned with multi-state employment requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Manage recurring payroll cycles for W-2 employees on a biweekly basis and support weekly payments for contractor populations with a high level of accuracy.

- Maintain bookkeeping records in Quick Books, including routine transaction entry, account balancing, and financial record organization.

- Oversee accounts payable activities by reviewing recurring charges, confirming payment accuracy, and ensuring obligations are paid on time.

- Support accounts receivable tasks as needed, including tracking incoming payments and keeping records current.

- Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable financial reporting.

- Assist with employee onboarding coordination and help maintain documentation required for employment and benefits administration.

- Contribute to compliance-related processes as the organization expands operations across additional states, including payroll and benefits setup support.

- Provide administrative assistance across office operations when needed to help maintain an organized and efficient work environment. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping with hands-on responsibility for daily financial transactions and record maintenance.

- Proficiency with Quick Books for bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting-related tasks.

- Practical knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Experience processing payroll for employees and contractors with close attention to deadlines and detail.

- Background in benefits administration, including familiarity with health plan coordination and employee support.

- Understanding of compliance considerations tied to multi-state employment practices and onboarding documentation.

- Strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to manage a mix of accounting and administrative responsibilities.

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