Bookkeeper NY | Robert Half

Bookkeeper

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for an events and exhibitions organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle bookkeeping with accuracy, strong follow-through, and clear communication across internal teams and external partners. The role will oversee core accounting activity spanning payables, receivables, reconciliations, payroll entries, and sales tax support while helping maintain reliable financial records in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing vendor bills, assigning correct coding, securing approvals, and issuing payments on schedule.
• Maintain accounts receivable records by generating customer invoices, applying incoming payments, and tracking account activity through regular reporting.
• Record and reconcile company credit card expenses to ensure transactions are properly documented and reflected in financial statements.
• Enter payroll-related accounting activity, including intercompany journal entries, with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Post daily banking transactions to the general ledger and complete monthly reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts.
• Investigate variances and resolve accounting discrepancies by coordinating with vendors, internal stakeholders, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly or quarterly sales tax preparation and filing support to help meet compliance deadlines.
• Produce and maintain internal financial reports while handling a large volume of transactions with careful attention to detail.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and provide support on additional finance-related projects as needed.