Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-focused Bookkeeper to support accounting operations for a manufacturing business in Monmouth County New Jersey. This is a Contract position offering part-time hours, with a greater time commitment expected at the beginning as records are organized and account issues are resolved. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys improving accuracy, investigating discrepancies, and working closely with leadership and an external accounting partner to maintain reliable financial records.
Responsibilities:
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity to ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.
• Record, classify, and verify credit card transactions in QuickBooks with careful attention to proper coding.
• Examine accounts payable activity to identify duplicate postings, correct inconsistencies, and address outstanding discrepancies.
• Assist with bookkeeping cleanup efforts by reviewing historical entries and resolving issues that affect reporting accuracy.
• Investigate and troubleshoot transaction flow issues between quoting tools and QuickBooks Enterprise when accounting data does not transfer correctly.
• Collaborate with company leadership and the outside accounting firm to strengthen bookkeeping practices and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy.
• Provide ongoing monthly bookkeeping support as needed after the initial reconciliation and cleanup phase is completed.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing, distribution, or another product-based environment.
• Strong hands-on experience using QuickBooks Desktop for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation processes.
• Ability to detect irregularities in financial records, research root causes, and resolve issues accurately.
• High level of organization and close attention to detail when managing transactions and supporting cleanup activities.
• Proven ability to work independently while remaining reliable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy with sensitive financial information.
• Comfortable contributing to accounting cleanup projects and process improvement efforts in a collaborative setting.