Bookkeeper

**Summary of Responsibilities:**
Performs the day-to-day full-charge bookkeeping functions for the firm's internal accounting needs; records transactions within established systems and procedures; manages the computerized internal accounting system; prepare financial reports and forecasts; keeps statistical, financial, and personnel records; and administers all employee benefits.

**Essential Functions:**

• Verifies and enters details of accounting transactions as they occur in computerized accounting system.
• Prepares monthly financial statements accurately and timely, using a computer software program (Sage 50 accounting software).
• Prepares appropriate schedules and reports as requested.
• Handles daily accounting mail, including notices and disbursements.
• Prepares payroll on timely basis.
• Prepares bank reconciliations monthly.
• Researches accounts payable and accounts receivable issues as needed.
• Monitors medical, dental, disability, and life insurance plans, 401(k) plan, and flex spending plans.
• Prepare or review monthly statements to clients.
• Tracks overdue client accounts and performs collection efforts as requested by owners.
• Assists in preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinates and controls the retention of the firm's accounting records, ensuring that all information is safely stored and available on short notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by the owners.

**Education, Experience and Skills Required:**

• College course work in accounting, through intermediate accounting.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience related to a computerized accounting system, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reports.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions and payroll returns.
• Requires ability to keep matters confidential.

**Compensation:**

This is a part-time, permanent, in-office position located in Linden, NJ. Compensation will be discussed based on experience and agreed upon work hours.

Apply today to join our team as a Bookkeeper!

Ability to Relocate:

• Linden, NJ 07036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person