Bookkeeper

The Planet Group

Arlington (MA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an Accounting & Office Coordinator in Arlington, MA. This full-time role involves managing financial processes such as accounts payable, receivable, and daily reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant experience, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles.
Hands-on reconciliation and billing experience required.
Proficiency with Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily financial reconciliations and cash management.
Process vendor invoices and manage accounts payable/receivable.
Support general office operations and ensure organizational efficiency.

Skills

Accounting experience

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Great Plains (Dynamics GP)

Job description

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This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Industry- Retail (lumber yard/construction materials) with 6 locations, privately held

Hours- 8-5 with 1 hour lunch

Location- Onsite daily in Arlington, MA (Park Ave right at corner of Mass Ave)

Must haves:

-Hands-on accounting experience (AP, AR, billing, reconciliations, etc.)

-Small company experience

-MS Office (Excel)

Nice to have:

-MS Dynamics GP (Great Plains)

-Epicor (they use BisTrack)

Job Description:

The Accounting & Office Coordinator will oversee and execute critical financial processes, including daily and bank reconciliations, AP, AR, billing, and cash management. In addition, this role supports general office operations, ensuring organizational efficiency and accuracy in all financial and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

1. Daily Financial Reconciliations Perform morning reconciliation of BisTrack numbers to Great Plains numbers.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate records.
Prepare and document any necessary adjustments.
3. Cash Management Generate daily cash drawer reports; reconcile and prepare deposits.
Process EB cash deposits and liaise with bank as needed.
4. Accounts Payable Receive, code, and process vendor invoices
Coordinate check runs and electronic payments according to schedule
Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve payment inquiries
5. Accounts Receivable & Billing Generate and issue customer invoices and monthly statements
Monitor receivables aging; follow up on overdue accounts
Apply customer payments and reconcile accounts
6. Billing & Check Runs Prepare and execute regular check runs for timely payment of obligations
Verify check batching, approvals, and distribution
7. Daily Mail & General Office Support Sort and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail and courier packages
Manage filing systems (digital and physical) and organize documents
Handle office supply orders and maintain office equipment
Other duties as assigned
Requirements: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
2+ years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles, with hands-on reconciliation and billing.
Proficiency with Excel; experience with Great Plains (Dynamics GP) or similar ERP systems a plus.