Assistant Bookkeeper

Linked Professional Services; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Bookkeeper to support day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in bookkeeping or accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, payroll processing (ZUMA), and preparing financial reports. On-site work is required with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accuracy-focused mindset.
• Proficient in journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and tax compliance; ZUMA payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records including journals and GL.
• Process payroll and ensure timely employee payments.
• Prepare payroll using ZUMA.
• Assist with financial reports: balance sheets, income statements, cash flow.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Assist with tax documents and compliance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliation

Financial report writing

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

10-key typing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

ZUMA payroll

Excel

Job description

Assistant Bookkeeper

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Bookkeeper to assist with day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks and financial operations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries and general ledger entries.
• Process payroll and ensure timely and accurate payment to employees.
• Prepare payroll using ZUMA.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Assist with the preparation of tax documents and support tax compliance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and exercise discretion when handling sensitive data.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficient in journal entries, account reconciliation, and financial report writing.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Experience with ZUMA payroll preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in 10-key typing for efficient data entry.

Interview Process

• First Interview: Microsoft Teams
• Second Interview:On-site

Assistant Bookkeeper

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Bookkeeper to assist with day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks and financial operations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries and general ledger entries.
• Process payroll and ensure timely and accurate payment to employees.
• Prepare payroll using ZUMA.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Assist with the preparation of tax documents and support tax compliance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and exercise discretion when handling sensitive data.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficient in journal entries, account reconciliation, and financial report writing.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Experience with ZUMA payroll preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in 10-key typing for efficient data entry.

Interview Process

• First Interview: Microsoft Teams
• Second Interview:On-site

Linked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.