Bookkeeper

About the role

Our client in Waterbury, Connecticut is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Bookkeeper to support their accounting team 3 days per week. This role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented accounting professional with hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting support.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Review invoices for proper approvals and coding.
• Enter invoices into the accounting or ERP system.
• Assist with weekly check runs and vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Apply customer payments and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts.
• Follow up on past-due customer balances.
• Research and resolve payment and invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate customer records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations as needed.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Help maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Work closely with other accounting staff to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide coverage and assistance to other accounting functions as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting support experience required.
• Experience with both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal staff and vendors/customers.