Bookkeeper

Insight Global; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper in Hanover Township, New Jersey, to support daily financial operations for a growing business. The role includes maintaining accurate financial records, handling payroll activities, and collaborating with leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Experience with accounting software like QuickBooks or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions including income, expenses, and journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts accurately.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Bookkeeping or accounting experience

Understanding of GAAP principles

Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or similar software

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Paylocity

Job description

An Insight Global client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a growing, fast-paced business.

About the Role

This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and sales tax activities, and assisting with month-end and year-end close. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and comfortable partnering with internal leadership and external accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions including income, expenses, transfers, and journal entries
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accurate departmental classification
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Manage accounts payable, including vendor bills, payment processing, and vendor record maintenance
• Process commissions, book bonus accruals, and track MSP profitability
• Support payroll activities by entering payroll data, commissions, and overtime, and coordinating with Paylocity
• Prepare basic financial reports including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals and audit preparation
• Track and report on sales tax collected and paid, coordinating with accountants or tax agencies as needed
• Collaborate with management, internal teams, CPAs, and fractional Controller/CFO partners

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Paylocity
• Prior experience supporting audits or working with CPAs or external accounting teams