Bookkeeper

A Personnel celebrates its 39th Anniversary in the staffing industry in 2026!

We have successfully been placing qualified candidates with top corporations, from entry to C-Level, in New Jersey and New York. We would like to thank our client companies and outstanding candidates for their major contribution to our continued success.

We now look forward to assisting you with your next career move!

Jill G. Rowland, President

(Please note: If this position is not for you, but you would like us to assist you with your next career move, please forward your resume.)

Bookkeeper -  $80k - $110k d/o/e

This growing firm, serving a high net-worth clientele, needs your expertise!

Responsibilities include:

• Record daily transactions, including receipts, disbursements, and journal entries
• Manage accounts payable: enter vendor bills, schedule payments, and maintain vendor records
• Manage accounts receivable: issue client invoices, apply payments, and follow up on past-due balances
• Opportunity to support clients on back end for special projects
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly
• Support payroll processing and reconcile payroll liabilities
• Prepare month-end close and monthly financial statements for partner review
• Track firm expenses, maintain organized digital records, and support the annual audit or tax filing for the firm
• Maintain the chart of accounts and keep bookkeeping procedures documented

Additional responsibilities (as needed)

• Assist with bookkeeping for select firm clients, including reconciliations and transaction categorization
• Help prepare clean, tax-ready books and supporting schedules for the tax team
• Support catch-up or cleanup projects on client books when needed
• Escalate tax and advisory questions to the CPAs
• Support the organization as needed.

Requirements include:

• 5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience
• Highly organized person who enjoys the act of keeping operations organized
• Working knowledge of double-entry accounting, accruals, and month-end close
• Hands-on experience reconciling multiple bank and credit card accounts
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop, and Microsoft Excel
• Experience managing AP, AR, and supporting payroll
• Experience in a CPA firm or accounting practice, handling multiple client books at once a plus
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent experience a plus
• Exposure to tax a plus
• Must be accurate, organized, and discrete
• Must possess strong communication and customer service skills