We are working with a privately held business in the lower Westchester area looking to hire a bookkeeper to work closely with their controller. It is a small team, great work life balance, and a cozy family feel. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting business continuity.
location: New Rochelle, New York
job type: Permanent
salary: $60,000 - 70,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Associate's degree
experience: 0 Years
responsibilities:
- Post business transactions, process invoices, and verify financial data to maintain accurate accounts payable records (3-way match process).
- Resolve any discrepancies related to Purchase Orders, invoices, or payments.
- Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos and credits.
- Assemble and review invoices to ensure completeness and accuracy before processing for payment.
- Schedule and prepare timely payments to vendors, while taking advantage of any discount opportunities.
- Maintain detailed and organized records of outstanding payables and payments.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes.
- Safeguard the business against unintentional overpayments.
- Monitor and ensure payments are made to vendors within agreed timelines.
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintain and file copies of vouchers, invoices, or any necessary correspondence for audit purposes.
- Generate periodic reports as needed for internal use or external stakeholders.
- Collect and verify proper information/data regarding invoice payments.
- Manage cash flow by overseeing bank accounts and ensuring efficient cash management.
- Process weekly payroll in a timely manner.
- Prepare weekly and monthly journal entries.
- Perform month-end reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
- Assist in the preparation and creation of monthly financial statements.
- Reconcile bank statements and identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Reconcile vendor invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Assist with managing accounts payable, payroll, and any other accounting-related functions.
qualifications:
Required Skills, Abilities and Education
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Prior working experience in accounts payable
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Fundamental understanding of debits and credits
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Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
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Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
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Proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word & Outlook)
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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Focus on improving processes and procedures
skills: Bank Reconciliations, Account Opening - Banking, A/P Processing
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
