Full Charge Bookkeeper

Description

Tess Gilmore with Robert Half is currently working with a Rochester client who is actively seeking a Bookkeeper to join their dynamic team! You will be handling day‑to‑day financial operations including AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll support, and month‑end tasks. This role is designed for a capable bookkeeper ready to take ownership of broad accounting responsibilities-but is also open to junior‑level applicants who are eager to learn, grow, and advance into a full‑charge capacity.

This role works closely with leadership, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate records, timely reporting, and strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Manages the general ledger, prepares journal entries, maintains account schedules, and ensures that financial data is accurate, complete, and up to date.

+ Performs monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; identifies discrepancies and ensures resolution prior to close.

+ Processes vendor invoices, matches POs/receipts, validates coding, resolves price/quantity issues, and prepares routine payment runs across checks, ACH, and electronic methods.

+ Creates customer invoices, records incoming payments, monitors aging, and coordinates follow‑up on overdue balances to maintain cash flow health.

+ Assists with payroll preparation, timesheet collection, benefit deductions, and related employee record maintenance; applies confidentiality and accuracy across all payroll tasks.

+ Supports the preparation of internal financial reports, management summaries, and budget tracking, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery.

+ Maintains organized, audit‑ready documentation for all financial transactions; supports tax filings, 1099 preparation, and external accountant requests.

+ Partners with leadership and cross‑functional teams to resolve financial questions and support special projects; contributes to improvements in accounting workflows and processes.

For immediate and confidential consideration, apply today or contact Tess Gilmore with Robert Half's Rochester, NY branch directly!

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ 1-5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (full charge preferred; strong junior candidates encouraged to apply).

+ Knowledge of general accounting principles, debits/credits, reconciliations, and financial statements.

+ Associates in Accounting or equivalent.

+ Hands‑on experience with AP, AR, and payroll support in a small‑to‑mid‑sized business environment.

+ Proficiency with accounting software (Quick Books, Xero, Net Suite, Sage, or similar).

+ Strong Excel/Google Sheets capabilities for reporting and reconciliation tasks.

+ Strong communication skills when interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

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