Part-Time Bookkeeper
9 days ago
Somerset
Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This is a contract to permanent role. The role requires approximately 8-10 hours per week with in-office availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Part-Time Bookkeeper Responsibilities: • Maintain timely and accurate financial records using cash-basis accounting, including revenue, expenses, deposits, and adjusting entries., • Oversee outgoing payments by reviewing invoices, issuing disbursements, reconciling vendor accounts, and tracking external media purchase expenses., • Prepare customer invoices, monitor incoming payments, and apply receipts correctly to accounts receivable records., • Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity regularly to confirm balances and identify discrepancies promptly., • Keep the general ledger organized and current by assigning transactions to the proper accounts and preserving audit-ready records., • Process payroll on a bi-monthly schedule and update employee payroll changes as needed., • Partner with the benefits broker to support annual benefits administration and enrollment activities., • Compile required documentation for yearly workers’ compensation reviews as well as retirement and profit-sharing reporting., • Work closely with external tax professionals by supplying financial information needed for filings, reviews, and audits. Part-Time Bookkeeper Responsibilities: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting., • 2+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or general accounting experience., • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and solid Microsoft Excel skills., • Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations., • Strong attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy., • Effective organizational and time management skills in a part-time, deadline-driven environment., • Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners., • Proven ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information with discretion.