Description Candidates who multi-task effectively and have strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills might be a good fit for this Full Charge Bookkeeper opportunity with growth potential. Have you seen Robert Half's Full Charge Bookkeeper position? The short-term contract Full Charge Bookkeeper will work in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The role will be responsible for all general accounting and bookkeeping functions including the preparation of financial statements. You will also be establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives.Your responsibilities
Maintaining historical records by filing documents
Reconciling bank and general ledgers, and processing payroll
Ensuring monthly, quarterly and year end close happens accurately and on time
Following progress of fixed assets to prepare depreciation schedules
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable; handling collections as needed
Studying and adhering to federal, state, and local legal requirements, filing reports, and detailing needed actions to management
Supervising tasks of accounting clerks and entry-level bookkeepers
Putting together the trial balance and financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required, and associate degree or higher in Accounting or Business preferred
Highly capable of analyzing financial data and quickly creating accurate reports
3 or more years of experience in the bookkeeping field
Possess strong organizational and follow-up skills
Knowledgeable of accrual and cash basis of accounting
Well-founded grasp of cash management
Experience with journal entries
Strong familiarity with billing
General ledger experience
Proven knowledge of bank reconciliations
Practical knowledge of Sage Software
Accounts Payable (AP) experience
General familiarity with month end closings
Prior payroll experience preferred
Capable of working independently with minimal oversight
Earlier work involving Excel, QuickBooks, and Peachtree
Ability to multitask and attention to detail are critical
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.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .