Bookkeeper

Overview

This role involves joining a client’s team as a Bookkeeper in Durham, NC. The position supports accurate and compliant financial operations, including bookkeeping, transaction processing, and assistance with financial reporting and close activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accuracy across all financial accounts.
• Record and post daily financial transactions, keeping books balanced and up to date.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoice management and payment tracking.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a regular basis to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Administer payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
• Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Generate financial reports and summaries to support management decision-making.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records in a timely manner, maintaining data integrity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience in a professional setting.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience processing full-cycle accounts payable and receivable.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience, including familiarity with relevant compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office productivity tools.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance options
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

Location

Durham, NC

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.