Accountant

Spectrum Painting & Paper Hanging LLC; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Painting & Paper Hanging LLC seeks an organized accounting professional to support A/P, A/R, reconciliations, payroll, and job costing. You will prepare payments, post customer receipts, and maintain accurate financial records for multiple projects.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and effective collaboration with operations and project managers. Part-time schedule and data confidentiality are important.

Qualifications

• AR/AP knowledge and accurate posting of payments and invoices.
• Familiarity with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Payroll support and timecard verification experience.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and general accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, match purchase orders, and prepare payments.
• Review and post customer payments, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate A/P and A/R aging reports.
• Ensure proper documentation, coding, and recordkeeping.
• Complete weekly and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Enter financial transactions into QuickBooks with accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in preparing internal financial reports, statements, and schedules.
• Monitor and verify job-related expenses to ensure proper allocation.
• Assist with payroll processing, timecard verification, and corrections.
• Prepare commission calculations and ensure accuracy based on company standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee financial data.
• Track project-related costs, materials, labor, and subcontractors.
• Work closely with operations and project managers to ensure accurate job-level financial data.
• Help ensure estimates, budgets, and expenses align with financial expectations.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files, both digital and physical.
• Support the month-end close process and assist in preparing documents for leadership review.
• Participate in process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and accuracy initiatives within the accounting function.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and external vendors as needed.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Bank Reconciliations

Payroll Support

Job Costing

Commission Calculations

Data Entry

Recordkeeping

Time Management

Organization

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Experience in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

This position is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll support, job costing, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Enjoy working in a position that requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment!

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, match purchase orders, and prepare payments.
• Review and post customer payments, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate A/P and A/R aging reports.
• Ensure proper documentation, coding, and recordkeeping.
• Complete weekly and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Enter financial transactions into QuickBooks with accuracy and consistency.
• Assist in preparing internal financial reports, statements, and schedules.
• Monitor and verify job-related expenses to ensure proper allocation.
• Assist with payroll processing, timecard verification, and corrections.
• Prepare commission calculations and ensure accuracy based on company standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee financial data.
• Track project-related costs, materials, labor, and subcontractors.
• Work closely with operations and project managers to ensure accurate job-level financial data.
• Help ensure estimates, budgets, and expenses align with financial expectations.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial files, both digital and physical.
• Support the month-end close process and assist in preparing documents for leadership review.
• Participate in process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and accuracy initiatives within the accounting function.
• Communicate professionally with internal team members and external vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Payroll support
• Google Suite
• Job costing and commission calculations
• Strong accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping
• Able to take direction and complete tasks independently
• Strong time management and ability to work swiftly
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Comfortable asking questions to understand processes
• Works well with all team members and maintains a positive attitude

Preferred Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Proven experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively in a part-time schedule
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills