Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
Robert Half · Lawrenceville, NJ · 2 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$60k–$65k/yrFull-time
Location: Lawrenceville Area
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8:45 AM–5:00 PM
- Hybrid work arrangement:
- Approximately 3–4 weeks of in-office training
- After training, transition to hybrid schedule (approximately 2 days per week in the office initially)
- Potential for fewer in-office days once fully trained
- Additional in-office presence may be expected during busier periods
Pay
$60,000–$65,000, depending on experience
Benefits
- Medical: 100% employer-paid for employee
- Dental: 100% employer-paid basic dental for employee
- Vision: Employee-paid
- 401(k):
- Eligible after one year
- 100% vested upon participation
- Employer match up to 6%
- PTO:
- 1 week to start, increasing to 2 weeks after one year
- 6 additional PTO days
- Paid holidays
About the Opportunity
A well-established organization in the Lawrenceville area is seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Assistant to join its team. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in bookkeeping and accounting who is looking for a stable opportunity with the chance to grow their responsibilities. The ideal candidate will understand core accounting principles and have experience with day-to-day bookkeeping, AP/AR, reconciliations, and general accounting support. The organization is willing to provide additional training to the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and general accounting functions
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Monitor incoming receivables and follow up as needed
- Make administrative updates and corrections to invoices, including client names, subsidiary information, and addresses
- Perform account reconciliations
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Assist with prepaids and deferred expenses/revenue
- Process recurring and one-time payments electronically
- Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation
- Support weekly payment processing
- Assist with general administrative and accounting tasks as needed
- Work closely with the accounting team on day-to-day financial operations
- Provide support during busier periods throughout the year
Qualifications
- 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits and credits
- Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
- Knowledge of AP/AR processes
- Familiarity with prepaids and deferred expenses/revenue
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a small team