Bookkeeper

Description

We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to support accounts from our office in Schenectady, New York. This permanent position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting work while also serving as a trusted point of contact for clients. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to turn financial information into practical guidance for business owners.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee bookkeeping activities for client accounts, ensuring records remain complete, current, and accurate

- Maintain financial data within Quick Books Online and verify that transactions are properly categorized and recorded

- Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues that affect reporting accuracy

- Review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to highlight trends, risks, and areas for improvement

- Lead client discussions to explain financial results in a clear and thorough manner and answer questions with confidence

- Coordinate with internal team members to keep deliverables on schedule and maintain a high standard of client service

- Support accounts payable processes and help improve workflow efficiency where needed

- Correct disorganized records, identify inconsistencies, and strengthen bookkeeping procedures for better long-term accuracy

Requirements

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.

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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.

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