What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at firstPRO, Inc?
Position: Accountant/Bookkeeper
Location: Princeton, NJ (Onsite, Full-Time)
Industry: Construction
About the Role:
A growing construction firm based in Princeton, NJ is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to oversee accounting operations across multiple entities. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely reporting to management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and be skilled at managing multiple sets of books simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records using QuickBooks for multiple legal entities.
- Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and allocations.
- Maintain and standardize chart of accounts and coding across entities.
- Manage daily bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handle accounts payable: enter vendor bills and process payments.
- Handle accounts receivable: create invoices and post payments.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Prepare and post monthly adjusting and closing entries.
- Provide weekly payroll information (hours, new hires, rate changes, time-off) to third-party payroll provider.
- Communicate with internal staff to gather payroll data as needed.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
- Track costs and reconcile intercompany transactions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (required).
- Experience managing multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
