Bookkeeper

Aston Carter•Edmonston, MD

12h•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This contract Bookkeeper role focuses on a mix of accounts payable and accounts receivable, with some journal entry work and a strong emphasis on manual invoicing in QuickBooks. You will support day-to-day accounting operations in an industrial construction supply environment and help maintain accurate, timely financial records during a period of growth and transition.

Requirements

2–5 years of accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping.
Hands-on experience in either accounts payable or accounts receivable; experience in both is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
Practical bookkeeping and general accounting knowledge.
Ability to handle a significant amount of manual invoicing with high accuracy.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems, processes, and environments.
Effective communication skills to work with internal stakeholders and external vendors or customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a construction or manufacturing environment is a plus.
Experience working in an industrial or operations-focused business is beneficial.
Comfort working in a role that blends accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic journal entry responsibilities.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating with a small accounting or operations team.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable transactions, including reviewing vendor invoices, verifying accuracy, and preparing payments in a timely manner.
Manage accounts receivable activities, including generating customer invoices, posting payments, and following up on outstanding balances.
Perform a high volume of manual invoicing with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Prepare and post basic journal entries to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
Maintain organized and up-to-date accounting records for both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Reconcile account balances and resolve discrepancies by researching and correcting errors as needed.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information for invoicing, payments, and account reconciliation.
Operate within QuickBooks to enter, track, and report financial data.
Apply general accounting knowledge to support month-end and ongoing transactional activities.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities and processes in a dynamic industrial and construction-related environment.