Bookkeeper

at  Robert Half

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Bookkeeper in ORISKANY, New York, in the Insurance industry. The Bookkeeper will be accountable for maintaining financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. This role will involve working closely with our team to create and analyze financial reports, ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments.

• Oversee all regular accounting processes such as A/P and Journal Entries plus monthly closure accounts.
• Implement bookkeeping practices, including the handling of checks and reconciliations.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Conduct a thorough review of financial data, interpret it, and provide updates on financial status.
• Manage the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
• Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes.
• Conduct and report the general financial performance of the company.
• Prepare and recommend budget and financial forecasts.
• Utilize skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Month End Close, Payroll to perform tasks effectively.
• Must have a solid understanding and experience in Account Reconciliation
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) is mandatory
• Knowledge and experience in handling Accounts Receivable (AR) is required
• Proven experience in Bank Reconciliations is essential
• Strong Bookkeeping skills are necessary
• Must exhibit skillfulness in Data Entry tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Experience in Month End Close activities is essential
• Must have a working knowledge and experience in Payroll management
• A minimum of 3 years experience in the insurance industry is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field is required
• CPA or equivalent certification would be considered an advantage
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must adhere to strict confidentiality and data privacy standards.
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