Bookkeeper

Ledgent; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Bookkeeper with mandatory QuickBooks Desktop experience to manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will handle general ledger tasks, reconciliations, and monthly close activities, while using ServiceTitan and QuickBooks Desktop in a fast-paced service-based environment.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential, with the ability to collaborate with management and external

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or related field preferred.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records within QuickBooks Desktop.
• Perform general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile franchise fees and recurring financial transactions monthly.
• Process accounts payable transactions and vendor invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

ServiceTitan

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Temporary Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Desktop Required)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with mandatory experience using QuickBooks Desktop to manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping, reconciliation, and general ledger experience and be comfortable working with ServiceTitan and QuickBooks Desktop in a fast-paced service-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• · Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records within QuickBooks Desktop.
• · Perform general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, account analysis, and month-end close activities.
• · Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• · Reconcile franchise fees and other recurring financial transactions on a monthly basis.
• · Process accounts payable transactions, vendor invoices, purchases, and related expense activity.
• · Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• · Reconcile corporate credit card accounts and ensure accurate expense coding and posting.
• · Manage and reconcile customer service plan memberships, recurring payments, and renewal transactions.
• · Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
• · Maintain data accuracy and consistency across accounting systems.
• · Support inventory controls, periodic inventory counts, and obsolescence reviews.
• · Monitor internal controls related to procurement approvals, cash disbursements, petty cash, payroll-related transactions, and local bank accounts.
• · Assist in the preparation of financial records for audits and collaborate with external auditors, accountants, and tax professionals.
• · Manage and support accounting-related systems, recommending and implementing process improvements as needed.
• · Work closely with management to ensure financial information supports operational and strategic decision-making.
• · Utilize ServiceTitan and QuickBooks Desktop to ensure accurate integration and reporting of operational and financial data.

Required Qualifications

• · Mandatory: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop.
• · Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or related field preferred.
• · Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• · Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• · High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• · Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• · Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Experience with ServiceTitan software.
• · Experience in a service, franchise, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or home services business.
• · Prior involvement in audit support and budget preparation.

Required Software Experience:

QuickBooks Desktop (required), ServiceTitan (preferred), Microsoft Excel.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.