Bookkeeper

Overview

This organization is recruiting a detail-oriented finance professional to support day-to-day accounting operations in Durham, North Carolina. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, investigating discrepancies, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accounts are complete and accurate.
• Record and post daily transactions promptly to keep the books balanced and current.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice review, payment tracking, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements regularly; research variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer payroll processing by checking information for accuracy and helping ensure employees are paid on time in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close tasks, preparing records and supporting documentation as needed.
• Generate financial reports and summaries for management.
• Organize accounting files so information can be located and reviewed efficiently.
• Collaborate with colleagues to clarify transaction details, address routine questions, and support dependable financial processes.

Requirements

• At least three years of bookkeeping or accounting experience in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience and familiarity with applicable payroll compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Sage, or comparable software.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel and standard office productivity tools to organize information and prepare reports.
• Strong attention to detail and sound organization, with the ability to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Clear communication and discretion when handling sensitive financial and employee information.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Specific compensation, benefits, schedule, and other employment details will be shared by the hiring team during the recruiting process.

Location

Durham, North Carolina