Detail-Oriented Assistant Bookkeeper | Payroll & GAAP

Linked Professional Services; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Bookkeeper to support day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in bookkeeping or accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, payroll processing (ZUMA), and preparing financial reports. On-site work is required with standard full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accuracy-focused mindset.
• Proficient in journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and tax compliance; ZUMA payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records including journals and GL.
• Process payroll and ensure timely employee payments.
• Prepare payroll using ZUMA.
• Assist with financial reports: balance sheets, income statements, cash flow.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Assist with tax documents and compliance activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliation

Financial report writing

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

10-key typing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

ZUMA payroll

Excel

Job description

Linked, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Bookkeeper to support day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in bookkeeping or accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, payroll processing (ZUMA), and preparing financial reports. On-site work is required with standard full-time hours.