What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Charge Bookkeeper position at Cambridge Scientific Products?
Part-Time Full-Charge Bookkeeper (30 Hours/Week, Onsite)
Location: Watertown, MA (Onsite)
Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week
Reports to: VP of Finance & Operations
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience
Company Description
Cambridge Scientific Products specializes in providing high-quality refurbished laboratory equipment, offering solutions tailored to meet diverse needs. By delivering cost-efficient options, the company enables customers to save 40-60% off standard list prices. Known for its extensive inventory, Cambridge Scientific Products is committed to supporting advancements in scientific research and operations with reliable, affordable equipment
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to support our day-to-day accounting operations. This onsite role, based in Watertown, MA, is critical to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cash flow management, and ensuring sound accounting practices across the organization.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and in close collaboration with finance leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes
- Maintain accurate and timely bookkeeping records
- Track and report on cash flow
- Perform cost allocation and expense categorization
- Support inventory accounting and reconciliations
- Process payroll and related reporting using Gusto
- Maintain and reconcile financial records in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Assist with monthly and periodic financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards
- Collaborate closely with the VP of Finance & Operations to maintain financial accuracy and internal controls
- Processing daily positive pay, ACHieve (confirming fund extractions from our checking account), bank deposits
- Reviewing the biweekly payroll for accuracy and completeness
- Calculating the monthly commission and maintaining a log
- Maintaining a PTO log
- Monthly Sales Tax, Bank Recs
- Annual Form 1099’s
Qualifications
- 10 years of bookkeeping and/or accounting experience
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Experience processing payroll using Gusto
- Solid understanding of A/P, A/R, cash flow management, and cost accounting
- Experience with inventory accounting and reconciliation
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with finance leadership
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
What We Offer
- Stable, part-time onsite position (approximately 30 hours per week)
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Direct collaboration with finance and operations leadership
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial operations
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your relevant experience.