Full Charge Bookkeeper

Ascendo Resources; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is helping a small, family-owned manufacturing client find a Full Charge Bookkeeper to support leadership with day-to-day accounting and financial needs.

This hands-on role covers daily bookkeeping (AP/AR, cash receipts, disbursements, bank reconciliations), general ledger, monthly statements, payroll, and year-end reporting. Costing and inventory support for manufacturing are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting in a small business or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Solid understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping including AP, AR, cash receipts, disbursements, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records and filings.
• Monitor customer accounts, issue invoices, and follow up on receivables.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, and vendor records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support inventory, job costing, and manufacturing accounting activities.
• Prepare information for CPA, tax filings, and year-end reporting.
• Maintain organized financial records and assist management with analysis.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Payroll processing

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Inventory costing

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are a small, family-owned manufacturing company seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to manage the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands-on role working closely with company leadership and supporting the financial needs of the business.

Job may be titled Accounting Manager or Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll records and related filings.
• Monitor customer accounts, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Process vendor invoices, payments, and maintain vendor records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support inventory, job costing, and other accounting activities related to manufacturing operations.
• Prepare information and schedules for the company’s CPA, tax filings, and year-end financial reporting.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and assist management with accounting-related questions and analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a small business or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, and manage competing priorities.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.