Bookkeeper

Overview

The organization is seeking a meticulous and experienced Bookkeeper to join its client’s team in Durham, NC. This role manages financial operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance, including maintaining precise financial records, processing transactions, and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the finance team to help ensure the integrity of financial data and provide insights through accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure financial accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Record and post daily financial transactions, balancing books regularly to ensure consistency.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoice management, payment tracking, and vendor communication.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Administer payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Generate detailed financial reports and summaries to support management decision-making and strategic planning.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or issues in financial records promptly.
• Maintain organized and secure financial documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary packages
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Work-life balance
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Location

Durham, NC

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals.