Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable (Temporary)
About The Position
Van Wyck & Van Wyck is seeking a Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable for a temporary, full-time assignment to bring precision, discretion, and a service-minded approach to our organization. This role reports to the Controller. This onsite assignment is expected to begin by the end of September 2026 and continue through approximately February 2027, with exact dates based on business needs. From day one, this person processes vendor invoices, initiates verified vendor payments and maintains accurate accounts payable records while following established vendor verification controls without exception. The role also covers customer invoicing, bank and credit card reconciliation, payroll and intercompany journal entries, and 1099 contractor wage allocation, partnering closely with internal team members and vendors through the fall event season peak.
Requirements
- Prior bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounting support experience, including hands-on experience processing vendor invoices and the ability to contribute from day one
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledger activity
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately
- Strong interpersonal skills and a responsive communication style for resolving internal and vendor accounts payable inquiries
- Availability to work onsite Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- QuickBooks experience
- Experience allocating wages and applicable taxes related to 1099 contractors
- Experience in a project-based, events, hospitality, production, or similarly fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices from day one and ensure accurate approvals, coding, and supporting documentation
- Initiate timely, accurate, and verified vendor payments in accordance with company procedures
- Follow the company’s vendor verification policy and established controls without exception
- Address and resolve internal and vendor accounts payable inquiries
- Maintain accurate accounts payable records and internal reporting
- Manage a high volume of invoices and accounting transactions, particularly during the busy fall event season
- Learn the team structure quickly and build effective working relationships with internal partners and vendors
- Post customer invoices and payments and monitor bank activity
- Review, record, and reconcile credit card and bank transactions
- Record payroll and intercompany journal entries accurately and on time
- Allocate wages and applicable taxes related to 1099 contractors
- Support revenue allocation and monthly or quarterly sales tax reporting
Benefits
- Overtime pay at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek
- Professional development
- Meaningful benefits
- Team outings
- Volunteer opportunities
- A workplace designed for collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
