Bookkeeper

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a contract-to-hire opportunity based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating billing activity, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Quick Books, Excel-based reporting, and core bookkeeping functions across receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate financial records by processing daily bookkeeping transactions and ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized.

- Record journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end close activities to support timely and accurate reporting.

- Oversee accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, billing follow-up, and communication with clients to clarify account questions.

- Provide backup support for accounts payable tasks, helping ensure vendor payments and related records are handled correctly when needed.

- Use Microsoft Excel to export, review, and manipulate reports for analysis, account review, and reporting support.

- Update financial information in Quick Books and related systems to maintain accurate accounting and operational records.

- Communicate with clients as needed to resolve discrepancies, gather missing details, and support accurate transaction processing.

Requirements

- 3+ years of bookkeeping experience in a hands-on accounting environment.

- Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and general day-to-day accounting operations.

- Experience preparing journal entries and supporting both month-end close and year-end closing activities.

- Proficiency in bank reconciliations, account reconciliation, and maintaining accurate financial records.

- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including exporting data and manipulating reports for review and analysis.

- Experience using Quick Books in a business accounting setting.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through when managing financial data, inventory records, and contract details.

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 ()  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  for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ()  and Privacy Notice () .