Bookkeeper

PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect client, a recreational sports and training facility in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a seasoned Bookkeeper to join its accounting team. The position requires a strong track record in maintaining the general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities include reconciling POS ledgers with QuickBooks, managing vendor payments, inventory counts, tax reports, and monthly close processes to support the CPA review.

Qualifications

• Most recent employment must be directly in bookkeeping/accounting function.
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.
• 10+ years of bookkeeping and / or accounting experience.
• Exceptional QuickBooks skillset to enable daily success and migration to QuickBooks Online.
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Extensive experience driving annual closings to completion.
• Organize information, identify trends, analyze discrepancies and communicate with senior management.
• Interest in growing into Controller position with internal promotion.

Responsibilities

• Review POS sales ledgers, cash-outs, discrepancies, and authorize bank deposits.
• A/P, A/R, General Ledger and Chart of Accounts maintenance.
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage cash transfers.
• Coordinate weekly data transfer between POS system and QuickBooks with accuracy.
• Manage vendor payments and weekly cash expenses.
• Process bi-weekly payroll with QuickBooks.
• Perform monthly inventory cycle counts and analysis.
• Record monthly credit card and petty cash expenses.
• Prepare monthly sales tax reports and remit payments.
• Prepare reports and adjusting entries for CPA review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

POS system

Excel

Word

Job description

Our client, a Recreational sports and training facility in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their accounting team.

Candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping demonstrating a good working knowledge of maintaining general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ach and wire transfer and bank reconciliations. Must be a good communicator and able to work effectively with vendors, customers, and collections.

Responsibilities include all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including but not limited to:

• Review POS sales ledgers, review till cash-outs, identify discrepancies, authorize bank deposits
• A/P, A/R, General Ledger and Chart of Account maintenance;
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage cash transfers among them;
• Manage weekly data transfer between POS system and QB through structured process which verifies the fidelity of the transactional data and its recordation in proper target ledgers;
• Track purchase orders placed by Store Purchasing and supervise the receiving process and documents for inventory management and vendor payment
• Prepare vendor payments and cash expenses on a weekly basis
• Process bi-weekly payroll with QuickBooks
• Perform monthly inventory cycle counts and inventory analysis;
• Record monthly credit card and petty cash / manual check expenses
• Prepare monthly sales tax reports, make payment upon ownership authorization
• Identify and investigate meaningful variances, then investigate and formulate solution
• Prepare all reports and adjusting entries on a monthly basis to forward to CPA
• Receive, organize and maintain accounting information (in hard copy or electronic form)
• Prepare files for annual compilation review with CPA firm
• Maintain company mercantile licenses with relevant authorities and file annual reports with NJ State Treasure
• Manage confidential employee information and respond to HR policy questions
• Manage employee records including WC claims, HR training and occupational health programs
• Manage record keeping and filings with NJ DEP, OSHA and local agency authorities to maintain licenses and compliance with regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Most recent employment must be directly in bookkeeping/accounting function
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
• 10+ years of bookkeeping and / or accounting experience
• Exceptional QB skillset, to enable daily success and manage the migration from QB desktop to QB on-line platforms;
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Extensive experience with driving annual closings to completion;
• Natural inclination to organize information, identify trends, analyze discrepancies and communicate with senior management / ownership
• Interest in growing into Controller position to be promoted from within;

The compensation for this position ranges from $70,000.00 - $90,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.