Bookkeeper
Robert Half · Garden City, NY · Yesterday
On-siteFinanceFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for our team in Garden City, New York. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing core accounting activities, maintaining accurate records, and helping keep financial processes organized and up to date.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily transactions and organizing supporting documentation.
- Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and monitor outstanding obligations to keep accounts payable current.
- Issue customer invoices, track incoming payments, and follow up on open balances to support accounts receivable activities.
- Reconcile bank statements and internal records on a regular basis to identify discrepancies and resolve variances promptly.
- Review financial entries for completeness and accuracy while helping ensure ledgers remain balanced and reliable.
- Use QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping tasks, update account information, and generate routine financial reports.
- Assist with month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations and compiling accounting data for review.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or a closely related accounting support role.
- Practical experience using QuickBooks with strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping procedures.
- Experience completing bank reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple financial tasks efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills and a dependable, deadline-conscious work style.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for contract/temporary professionals.
- Access to free online training and the Robert Half app for job notifications and 1-tap apply.