Onsite Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable (Temporary)

Van Wyck & Van Wyck; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Wyck & Van Wyck, a family-founded event design and production firm, seeks a Bookkeeper for a temporary, full-time, on-site Accounts Payable role in New York, NY. The position covers vendor invoices, payments, payroll postings, reconciliations, and 1099 allocations during the fall event season.

You will work closely with the Controller, ensuring accurate AP records, compliance, and timely reporting while maintaining discretion and service-minded professionalism.

Qualifications

• Prior bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounting support experience, including hands-on processing of vendor invoices and contributing from day one.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledger activity.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and responsive communication for AP inquiries.
• Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices from day one and ensure accurate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.
• Initiate timely, accurate, and verified vendor payments in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow the company’s vendor verification policy and established controls without exception.
• Address and resolve internal and vendor accounts payable inquiries.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and internal reporting.
• Manage a high volume of invoices and accounting transactions, particularly during the fall event season.
• Learn the team structure quickly and build effective working relationships with internal partners and vendors.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Onsite work

Tools

QuickBooks

General ledger

Job description

Van Wyck & Van Wyck, a family-founded event design and production firm, seeks a Bookkeeper for a temporary, full-time, on-site Accounts Payable role in New York, NY. The position covers vendor invoices, payments, payroll postings, reconciliations, and 1099 allocations during the fall event season.

You will work closely with the Controller, ensuring accurate AP records, compliance, and timely reporting while maintaining discretion and service-minded professionalism.