Bookkeeper

Description We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Newark, New Jersey. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to contribute both remotely and onsite one day per week. The role focuses on managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and supporting audit preparation for a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process and manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice intake, coding, and entry into financial systems.

- Set up and maintain vendor records, adhering to established approval controls.

- Initiate vendor payments through the treasury platform, ensuring compliance with approval procedures.

- Track and post accounts receivable transactions to maintain accurate records.

- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and credit cards to ensure financial accuracy.

- Post and classify transactions in Quick Books Online with attention to detail.

- Address and resolve discrepancies in prior-period bookkeeping records.

- Assist in organizing audit documentation and maintaining structured digital financial files.

- Ensure all financial records are kept in an organized and accessible manner. Requirements - At least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable roles.

- Proficiency in Quick Books Online is mandatory.

- Demonstrated ability to handle high transaction volumes efficiently.

- Experience in preparing documentation for audits.

- Familiarity with working under structured approval controls.

- Strong skills in reconciliation and maintaining accurate financial records.

- Comfortable adhering to defined authority limits while managing financial tasks.

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