Bookkeeper

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper with strong reconciliation expertise to manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, loan, payment processor, and general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between accounting records, bank statements, subledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Record and categorize financial transactions, including deposits, payments, expenses, and journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable balances and investigate outstanding items.
• Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Identify unusual or inconsistent transactions and communicate issues to management.
• Prepare month-end reconciliation schedules and assist with the month-end close process.
• Maintain organized documentation and audit trails for reconciliations and accounting transactions.
• Assist with financial reporting and provide accurate account balances and supporting information as needed.
• Monitor aged and unreconciled items and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with process improvements to increase accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Work closely with management, vendors, customers, and other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, with significant hands-on reconciliation experience.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and general ledger accounting.
• Proven ability to reconcile high-volume accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, sorting/filtering, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with month-end close procedures preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.