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Bookkeeper - Accounting Assistant

Kelly
Kearny, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

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Position: Bookkeeper / Accounting AssistantLocation: Kearny, New Jersey (Onsite – 5 days per week)Salary: $45,000 – $47,000 annuallyTo Apply: Please send your resume to chrc511@kellyservices.com About the RoleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to join our team in Kearny, NJ. This position is fully onsite, supporting the daily accounting and bookkeeping operations of the company. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable:Post and deposit checks dailyProcess, charge, and reconcile credit card and ACH paymentsAccounts Payable:Enter payables accurately into proper ledger accountsCollections:Monitor and follow up on assigned accounts using internal collection proceduresCommissions:Reconcile and record commission paymentsKnowledge of the 1099 process is a plusPayroll:Assist with payroll processing (experience with ADP preferred)Human Resources:Support the Accounting Manager with various HR-related tasksAdditional Duties:Perform special projects or assignments as needed QualificationsHigh School Diploma required; College degree preferredBilingual skills are a plusExperience with ERP software (NetSuite) is an assetSkills & CompetenciesExceptional attention to detail and data accuracyStrong analytical and organizational abilitiesProficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook 365Excellent phone, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task and manage competing priorities If you’re a motivated accounting professional looking to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!Apply today: chrc511@kellyservices.com Company DescriptionKelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000 people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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