Bookkeeper

Vaco Recruiter Services; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is seeking a dependable, detail‑oriented Part‑Time Bookkeeper to support daily accounting operations in Hamden, CT. The role covers AP/AR, reconciliations, and routine close tasks while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include invoices, payments, bank reconciliations, and generating reports. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in bookkeeping, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with QuickBooks; ability to work independently is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Experience in a small business or multi‑functional accounting environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance.
• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and payment processing.
• Generate customer invoices and apply incoming cash receipts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past‑due accounts.
• Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and support management with ad hoc reporting needs.
• Maintain vendor files and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with payroll administration and other accounting‑related duties as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

QuickBooks

Independent work

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper

Our client is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to support daily accounting operations. This position is ideal for an organized accounting professional who enjoys working in a hands‑on role and can manage multiple financial tasks while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for day‑to‑day bookkeeping functions, accounts payable and receivable activities, reconciliations, and assisting with general accounting processes. Based on similar bookkeeper and accounting support roles in your organization' s records.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance
• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and payment processing
• Generate customer invoices and apply incoming cash receipts
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and other balance sheet accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with month‑end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on past‑due accounts
• Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports and support management with ad hoc reporting needs
• Maintain vendor files and ensure compliance with company policies
• Assist with payroll administration and other accounting‑related duties as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• QuickBooks experience preferred
• Experience in a small business or multi‑functional accounting environment is a plus

Schedule

• Part‑Time: 20-25 hours per week

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.