Senior Bookkeeper

Temporaries of New England, Inc.; Lebanon (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporaries of New England, Inc. in Connecticut seeks a Senior Bookkeeper performing entry-level Staff Accountant duties, handling high-volume daily transactions and supporting general ledger maintenance and month-end close.

You will manage AP/AR, code invoices, process payroll, prepare journal entries, and assist with audits, with strong Excel and QuickBooks/Xero skills.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of progressive bookkeeping experience, GAAP knowledge, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive bookkeeping experience with exposure to general ledger accounting.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or ERP software, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Foundational understanding of basic GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Code, verify, and post vendor invoices, customer receipts, and daily bank deposits.
• Run semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll processing and payroll tax submissions.
• Prepare and post routine general ledger journal entries and accruals.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Investigate and correct transaction discrepancies or unbilled items to support the month-end close.
• Assist in compiling data for basic income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Organize financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Track fixed assets and maintain depreciation or prepaid schedules.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

GAAP

Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

ERP software

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

Senior Bookkeeper performing entry-level Staff Accountant duties manages high-volume daily transactional bookkeeping while assisting with foundational general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing
• • Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
  • Code, verify, and post vendor invoices, customer receipts, and daily bank deposits.
  • Run semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll processing and payroll tax submissions.
• General Ledger & Month-End Support
• • Prepare and post routine general ledger journal entries and accruals.
  • Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Investigate and correct transaction discrepancies or unbilled items to support the month-end close.
• Reporting & Audit Preparation
• • Assist in compiling data for basic income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Organize financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Track fixed assets and maintain depreciation or prepaid schedules. [1, 2, 3]

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive bookkeeping experience with exposure to general ledger accounting.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Knowledge: Foundational understanding of basic Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and clear written and verbal communication.

Company Description

North/South Eastern Connecticut's first and premier Staffing Agency.... Established in 1989

Company Description

North/South Eastern Connecticut's first and premier Staffing Agency.... Established in 1989