Bookkeeper

Industrial Manufacturing Services Ltd; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Manufacturing Services Ltd in East Hartford, CT is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations for our office-based team. You will ensure accurate recording of transactions, timely payroll, and reliable reporting.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts payable/receivable, processing bi-weekly payroll, preparing monthly statements, and supporting tax filings. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of bookkeeping experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and preparing related tax filings.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate financial reports and perform reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with tax withholdings and benefit deductions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance reports for management review.
• Perform bank and credit-card reconciliations to verify transaction accuracy.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax preparation, providing required documentation.
• Enter and update financial data in QuickBooks, ensuring data integrity.
• Generate ad-hoc financial analyses and support audit activities as needed.

Skills

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a detail-orientated Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations for our office-based team. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate recording of transactions, timely payroll processing, and reliable financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with tax withholdings and benefit deductions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance reports for management review.
• Perform bank and credit-card reconciliations to verify transaction accuracy.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax preparation, providing required documentation.
• Enter and update financial data in QuickBooks, ensuring data integrity.
• Generate ad-hoc financial analyses and support audit activities as needed.

Required qualifications

• 1–4 years of bookkeeping experience in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and preparing related tax filings.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate financial reports and perform reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with additional accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage).
• Knowledge of corporate tax regulations and filing procedures.
• Certification such as Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with basic budgeting and forecasting techniques.