Jobs · Finance · New Jersey

Bookkeeper

Robert Half · Jersey City, NJ · 2 mo 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.

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