What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Bookkeeper position at MBJ Food Services?
The Senior Bookkeeper plays a critical role in managing accurate financial records within a small team environment. Reporting directly to the Ownership, this position ensures meticulous bookkeeping, supports tax preparation, and collaborates regularly with external accountant. The role involves both the use of accounting software and manual processes to maintain precise financial documentation.
This is a part time roll, ranging from 25 - 35 hours a week. Contractors are welcome to submit resumes.
Job MAY require you to travel within the Bronx (one office per day) or to Queens.
Responsibilities
- Perform data entry and maintain up-to-date financial records
- Reconcile accounts and bank statements to ensure accuracy
- Generate timely financial reports for internal and external use
- Process invoices
- Manage payroll efficiently
- Track expenses and oversee record keeping procedures
- Support tax preparation activities in coordination with accountant
- Collaborate within a small team (1-3 members) and liaise regularly with external accountant
- Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks alongside manual bookkeeping methods
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of professional bookkeeping experience
- Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Experience working with City & State payment systems is a PLUS
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Strong skills in account reconciliation and financial reporting
- High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
For more than 45 years, MBJ Food Services has been a trusted provider of campus dining and catering solutions throughout New York City. As a second-generation, family-owned and certified M/WBE company, we continue to expand our operations across multiple college campuses.
We're looking for professionals who enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and want to be part of a growing company where their contributions have a direct impact. If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and take pride in your work, we'd love to meet you.
Salary : $30 - $34