Bookkeeper
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Overview – Bookkeeper
Compensation: $65,000 – $80,000/year + bonus
Location:
Trenton, NJ
Schedule:
Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Bookkeeper in Trenton, NJ for our client, supporting day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional accounting across general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll support. This in-office role is ideal for candidates with hands‑on bookkeeping or junior accounting experience who are comfortable using Quick Books and maintaining accurate financial records in a growing organization.
Responsibilities as the Bookkeeper- General Ledger Management: Maintain accurate general ledger records by preparing journal entries, adjustments, and account reconciliations.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and customer billings while ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank reconciliations and verify alignment between bank statements, income, and expense records.
- Financial Reporting Support: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and provide supporting documentation for review.
- Payroll and Compliance Support: Support payroll processing and assist with compliance related to tax and labor requirements.
- Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 1-3 years of bookkeeping, staff accounting, or transactional accounting experience in a corporate or small business environment.
- Technical
Skills:
Proficiency in Quick Books or similar ERP/accounting systems, with strong reconciliation skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. - Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, accounts payable and receivable processes, payroll support, and basic financial reporting.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail‑oriented and organized professional with strong data entry accuracy, time management skills, and the ability to handle routine accounting tasks in a fast‑paced, in‑office environment.
Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria,
Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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