Bookkeeper

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Specialized Recruiting Group, a division of Express Employment Professionals, seeks an experienced bookkeeper for a busy client in the Ithaca and Cortland area on a long-term assignment. The role emphasizes full-cycle AP/AR, general ledger support, month- and year-end closings, and strong Excel and QuickBooks proficiency.

Candidates should have 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while handling multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience in a distribution or inventory-based environment.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and solid AP/AR knowledge.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong Excel skills and data entry/reporting.
• Customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts.
• Process invoices, payments, and collections accurately and timely.
• Handle the collections process.
• Maintain general ledger and assist with month-end and year-end closings.
• Handle bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Independent work

Customer service

General ledger knowledge

Excel skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

The Specialized Recruiting Group of Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a busy client in the Ithaca and Cortland area for a long term assignment. Position requires previous experience in either accounting, billing, A/R, A/P, payroll and strong customer service skills. Must be proficient in Excel. Most work is done in QuickBooks so must be proficient in that software.

• Manage full-cycleAccounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts
• Process invoices, payments, and collections accurately and timely
• Handle the collections process
• Maintain general ledger and assist with month-end and year-end closings
• Handle bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with accounting standards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a distribution or inventory-based environment
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks required
• Solid understanding of AP/AR processes and general accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with data entry and reporting
• Customer service attitude

Our Specialized Recruiting Group division of Express Employment Professionals primarily places Human Resources, IT, Accounting/Finance, and Engineering talent in the Ithaca and Cortland areas. We are a large international staffing firm, locally owned, and team with top companies in a variety of industries to match great people with great jobs. We are your local resource for professional placement!

EOE

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