Bookkeeper
- Fairfield, NJ, United States
$65,000 to $75,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $65,000 to $75,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Education
- High school diploma
- Experience
- At least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or a closely related accounting support role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A busy company in the Fairfield area is seeking a Bookkeeping to join their growing team. This Bookkeeper will report into the Accounting Manager and will oversee daily financial activity and keep records accurate, current, and well organized. This Bookkeeper position supports the smooth operation of the business by maintaining financial data, coordinating routine accounting tasks, and ensuring payroll and account activity are handled on schedule. The ideal Bookkeeper brings strong attention to detail, sound bookkeeping knowledge, and prior experience in NetSuite (not required). Other responsibilities of this Bookkeeper will include but not be limited to:
Bookkeeper Responsibilities:
- Maintain the general ledger by recording day-to-day financial activity, including sales, expenses, receipts, and payments with a high level of accuracy.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable by processing invoices, preparing customer billing, monitoring payment status, and addressing outstanding balances.
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements against internal records on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting.
- Process payroll by calculating wages, applying deductions, and helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
- Organize and preserve financial documentation, including invoices, receipts, and related correspondence, in both digital and physical filing systems.
- Review financial entries for completeness and accuracy, correcting errors promptly to maintain reliable bookkeeping records.
This Bookkeeper position is paying between $65,000 and $75,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Bookkeeper role, apply today!
- At least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or a closely related accounting support role.
- Working knowledge of core bookkeeping practices, including data entry, ledger maintenance, and account balancing.
- Experience using NetSuite (only a plus).
- Practical experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and confidence handling financial spreadsheets and reports.
- Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and the ability to manage confidential financial information responsibly.
- High school diploma required; additional education or certification in accounting or bookkeeping is an advantage.
More about this job
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Bookkeeping
- Oracle NetSuite
- Manage the general ledger
- Sales
- Manage accounts
- Accounts receivable
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Documentation
- Data entry
- Accounts payable
- Account reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel