Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Central, New Jersey. This position offers an opportunity to focus on accruals and financial operations while collaborating with external firms for AP/AR and billing oversight. Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with general accounting principles. • Review accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes managed by external vendors. • Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. • Manage accruals and deferrals, ensuring proper allocation of revenue and expenses. • Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP, for financial analysis and reporting. • Collaborate with team members to support grant management and other financial initiatives. • Provide oversight for billing processes handled externally, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for management review. • Maintain organized and secure financial documentation for auditing purposes. Requirements • In-depth knowledge of general accounting practices and principles. • Proficiency in Excel, including experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions. • Familiarity with accruals and deferrals in financial operations. • Experience with bookkeeping tasks such as AP, AR, and bank reconciliations. • Ability to manage and oversee financial processes handled by external firms. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 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. © 2025 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) .