LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a reputable company in the construction & building industry located near Sayreville, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Title: Assistant Bookkeeper
Location: Sayreville, NJ
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000
Industry: Construction & Building
Schedule: On-site

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Bookkeeper to join our client’s growing team. This position plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day financial operations, with a focus on accounts payable, payroll processing, invoicing, and maintaining accurate records in Sage 300 / Timberline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing and assist in maintaining employee records

• Manage accounts payable processes including vendor setup, invoice coding, and payment processing

• Generate and issue customer invoices for both service and construction teams

• Perform daily bank deposits and reconcile payments with open invoices

• Contact customers to follow up on overdue payments and resend invoices or statements when needed

• Maintain up-to-date financial records and generate reports as requested

• Reconcile vendor statements and work to resolve discrepancies

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and state/federal tax regulations (including sales tax reporting)

• Use Sage 300 software for data entry, coding, and financial tracking

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Controller

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance, or 4+ years of related bookkeeping experience

• Experience with Sage 300 / Timberline software strongly preferred

• Knowledge of general accounting principles (GAAP)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and full benefits package

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

• Paid Time Off and 401(k) options

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for long-term professional growth

Pay Details: $75,000 – $85,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance