Full Charge Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing organization in New York. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage the full bookkeeping cycle with accuracy, maintain organized financial records, and contribute to a smooth month-end process. The right candidate will be comfortable working across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and reporting while using accounting systems and Excel to keep financial data current and reliable.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee complete bookkeeping activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and maintained in an organized manner.
• Process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and monitor accounts payable activity to support timely and accurate disbursements.
• Manage customer billing, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to maintain healthy accounts receivable records.
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to confirm that ledger balances align with supporting documentation.
• Prepare routine financial reports and assist with month-end close activities to provide clear visibility into company performance.
• Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and NetSuite to maintain records, review transactions, and support reporting needs.
• Create and analyze spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, including the use of VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to organize and interpret financial data.
• Support payroll-related recordkeeping and coordination using Paylocity while helping maintain compliance with established accounting standards.
• Apply GAAP-based practices in daily accounting work and assist with updates to financial processes or system-related changes when needed.
• Demonstrated experience handling full charge bookkeeping responsibilities in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Hands-on experience working with QuickBooks and NetSuite in an accounting or bookkeeping capacity.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use VLOOKUP and pivot tables for financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Paylocity or comparable payroll systems used for payroll support and record maintenance.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and their application in day-to-day bookkeeping.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple financial priorities effectively.