Bookkeeper
Robert Half · Jersey City, NJ · 3 wk ago
On-siteFinanceTemporary
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily cash handling activities, including recording deposits, processing check images, organizing supporting documentation, and applying incoming funds to the appropriate customer accounts.
- Review and reconcile assigned cash and deduction ledgers, research unresolved balances, and coordinate follow-up actions to clear outstanding items promptly.
- Administer the accounts payable workflow by monitoring incoming invoice communications, entering and validating payment data, and preparing scheduled disbursements to vendors.
- Audit and process employee expense submissions while maintaining administrative oversight of travel and expense platforms and related account access.
- Maintain the company credit card program, including transaction review, account monitoring, and record accuracy.
- Support monthly payroll processing, benefits-related coordination, and associated human resources administrative tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Record tariff-related financial entries and work with external brokers or online portals to obtain monthly statements and confirm payment readiness.
- Prepare data for monthly sales tax reporting and submit required information through the designated tax compliance platform.
- Hands-on bookkeeping experience covering both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Proficiency with SAP and confidence working within accounting systems and financial software tools.
- Experience performing bank and account reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of cash application, invoice processing, and vendor payment procedures.
- Familiarity with payroll support, employee expense processing, and credit card account administration.
- Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve exceptions, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities effectively.
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented with strong bookkeeping experience.
- Sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.