LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a company local to South Amboy, NJ. We are seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper.

Location: South Amboy, NJ

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Position Summary:

This position requires a strong financial background, attention to detail, and alignment with core company values. The candidate should possess a strong work ethic and maintain financial confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the controller to ensure the accurate and timely processing of company payroll, customer collections, and vendor payments, as well as maintaining external relationships to contribute to the financial stability of the company.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, payment processing, and collections, including but not limited to:
  • Reconcile payments with invoices and maintain payment records.
  • Prepare and process payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH payments.
  • Daily bank deposits for payments received.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the organization and generate financial statements and reports as needed for management and audits.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards (GAAP) and compliance with State and Federal taxes, including sales tax.
  • Handle payroll processing and assist with the maintenance of employee records.
  • Certified PR reporting when applicable.
  • Set up new vendors and complete credit applications.
  • Utilize Sage 300 accounting software to input, track, and analyze financial data.
  • Generate customer invoices for both service and construction teams.
  • Complete phone calls and emails to customers to collect current and any overdue payments, including resending invoices and/or statements.
  • Code vendor invoices with appropriate account codes and allocate expenses to the correct cost centers.
  • Reconcile monthly vendor statements to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues.
  • Maintain positive relationships with vendors and clients to address inquiries or discrepancies promptly.
  • Ensure vendor invoices are paid on time and in accordance with payment terms.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, as necessary.
  • Printing and distribution of timecards each Monday, working to validate entries in the system to transmit to the controller, and filing of payroll paperwork.
  • Perform other duties as needed/assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or finance, or 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Sage 300 RE / Timberline software is strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles expected; confidentiality of all business-related information is absolutely required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and able to take initiative and be proactive.

M/V/D

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