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Part-Time Bookkeeper (1099 Independent Contractor)
The Nussbaum Team | Real Broker
Location: Toms River, NJ
Schedule: One full day (8 hours, 9 AM - 5 PM) onsite in our Toms River office is required each week
Compensation: $29-$31 per hour (based on experience)
About Us
The Nussbaum Team is one of the top-producing real estate teams in Ocean County, helping buyers and sellers throughout the Jersey Shore. We're looking for a detail-oriented, reliable Bookkeeper to support our growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while becoming a valued part of a fast-paced real estate operation.
This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position with the opportunity for additional hours and long-term growth as our business continues to expand.
Position Details
- One full day (8 hours, 9 AM - 5 PM) onsite in our Toms River office is required each week
- Potential for additional REMOTE hours
- Remaining hours may be completed remotely
- Candidates must live within approximately 30 minutes of Toms River, NJ
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online
- Reconcile approximately 15 bank and credit card accounts on a recurring basis
- Record and categorize business income and expenses
- Enter payroll journal entries into QuickBooks
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial accuracy
- Understand and apply double-entry accounting principles
- Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with month-end close
- Review transactions for accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Maintain vendor records and process bills
- Track reimbursements and owner distributions
- Assist with budgeting and cash flow reporting
- Organize financial records for tax preparation and coordinate with the company's CPA as needed
- Maintain organized digital financial files and supporting documentation
- Ensure confidentiality of all financial information
- Recommend process improvements and accounting efficiencies
Qualifications
- 4 years of bookkeeping experience
- Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online (required)
- Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Solid understanding of double-entry accounting
- Experience reconciling multiple bank and credit card accounts
- Experience recording payroll in QuickBooks
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced small business environment
- Real estate bookkeeping experience is a plus, but not required
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, highly organized, and enjoys keeping financial records clean and accurate. You'll play an important role in helping our team operate efficiently while providing reliable financial reporting.
Growth Opportunity
This position starts at 8 hours per week onsite at $29–$31 per hour. As The Nussbaum Team continues to grow, there will be opportunities for additional remote hours, increased responsibilities, and long-term growth for the right candidate.
Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Experience:
- bookkeeping: 4 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Location:
- Toms River, NJ 08755 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toms River, NJ 08755
Salary : $29 - $31