Bookkeeper

RJ-Staffing; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Paid time off

Employee Savings Plan

Job summary

RJ-Staffing seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support real estate transactions. You will manage day-to-day financial recordkeeping across multi-state operations, including A/P, A/R, payroll entries, and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years in bookkeeping, experience with QuickBooks and Excel, and a strong eye for accuracy. This on-site role offers a 9:00am–5:00pm schedule, health benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3+ years of bookkeeping experience with some exposure to real estate industry.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• High degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a deadline-driven environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting software using QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare and process payroll entries.
• Manage vendor relationships, process invoices, and ensure timely payment.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Generate financial reports including profit/loss statements and balance sheets.
• Support premium tax filings and underwriter remittance schedules across multiple states.
• Assist audits and regulatory examinations with documentation and reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Currently New City, NY (office moving to Woodcliff Lake, NJ estimated December 2026)

Salary: $60,000-$85,000 per year depending on experience

Benefits: Health, paid time off; Employee Savings Plan

Work Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm M-F on-site

Position Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent

Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support our real estate transactions. The Bookkeeper will manage day-to-day financial recordkeeping across a high-volume, multi-state transaction environment. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Bookkeeping, and have some exposure to real estate industry and terminology.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting software using QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare and process payroll entries
• Manage vendor relationships, process invoices, and ensure timely payment.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Reporting & Compliance

• Generate financial reports including profit/loss statements, balance sheets, and transaction summaries.
• Assist with premium tax filings and underwriter remittance schedules across multiple states.
• Support annual audits and regulatory examinations by providing documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintain records in accordance with state title insurance regulations and company retention policies.
• Prepare 1099 forms and other required tax documentation annually.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-3+ years of bookkeeping experience with some exposure to real estate industry (Property Accounting, Title, Brokerage, 1031, or other)
• QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel experienced
• High degree of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.