Bookkeeper – Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

Forum Contract Manufacturing; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Contract Manufacturing is seeking a reliable Full-Time Bookkeeper to support our accounting department with day-to-day AP and AR activities. The right candidate will have hands-on accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting the team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key duties include processing invoices, matching PO/invoice data, reconciling statements, and assisting with month-end close.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping and AP/AR experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Review invoices for proper approvals and coding.
• Enter invoices into the accounting/ERP system.
• Assist with weekly check runs and vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.
• Maintain organized AP records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Apply customer payments and maintain AR records.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts.
• Follow up on past-due balances.
• Research and resolve payment/invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
• Assist with bank and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to meet deadlines.
• Provide coverage to other accounting functions as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

basic accounting principles

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

attention to detail

organizational skills

prioritization

communication skills

independence with team collaboration

manufacturing experience is a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Full-Time Bookkeeper to support our accounting department with day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while also supporting the accounting team as needed. This position is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Review invoices for proper approvals and coding.
• Enter invoices into the accounting/ERP system.
• Assist with weekly check runs and vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.
• Maintain organized AP records and supporting documentation.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Apply customer payments and maintain accurate AR records.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts.
• Follow up on past-due customer balances.
• Research and resolve payment and invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with customer account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate customer records and supporting documentation.

General Accounting Support

• Assist with bank and account reconciliations as needed.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Work closely with other accounting staff to ensure departmental tasks and deadlines are completed.
• Provide coverage and assistance to other accounting functions as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or similar accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, accurate, and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities. The successful candidate should be comfortable asking questions when needed, following established accounting procedures, and working collaboratively with the accounting team to get the job done.