Our client in Waterbury, Connecticut is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Bookkeeper to provide hands-on support to their accounting team three days per week. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented and dependable accounting professional with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping functions. Based on general knowledge.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation.
- Review invoices for appropriate approvals and general ledger coding.
- Enter invoice data into the accounting or ERP system.
- Assist with check runs and vendor payment processing.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Respond to vendor questions related to invoices and payment status.
- Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation.
Accounts Receivable
- Prepare and send customer invoices.
- Post customer payments and maintain accurate receivables records.
- Monitor aging reports and assist with collections follow-up.
- Contact customers regarding outstanding and past-due balances.
- Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
- Assist with customer account reconciliations.
- Maintain complete and accurate customer account documentation.
General Accounting Support
- Assist with bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
- Support month-end close and related accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Partner with the accounting team to meet deadlines and departmental needs.
- Provide backup support across accounting functions as needed.
- Complete additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
- Previous bookkeeping or accounting support experience required.
- Experience with both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Proficiency with accounting software or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal staff and vendors/customers.