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Robert Half Bookkeeper in Garden City, New York

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our client’s finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience with financial software.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and update financial records, including general ledger entries

  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

  • Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts

  • Prepare and process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations

  • Generate financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets

  • Assist with tax filings, budgeting, and financial forecasting

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

  • Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve financial discrepancies

    Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)

  • 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping or a similar role

  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite)

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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