Bookkeeper

Aston Carter•Edmonston, MD

10d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides hands-on bookkeeping support with a strong focus on accounts receivable and accounts payable in an industrial construction supply environment. The bookkeeper manages daily financial transactions, processes a high volume of manual invoices, and records a small number of journal entries while working primarily in QuickBooks. This position offers a 6‑month contract with the potential to extend up to 9–12 months.

Requirements

2–5 years of accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping.
Hands-on experience in either accounts payable or accounts receivable, with exposure to both strongly preferred.
Proficiency using QuickBooks for daily accounting and bookkeeping activities.
Practical bookkeeping and accounting knowledge, including understanding of debits, credits, and basic journal entries.
Ability to handle a significant volume of manual invoicing with accuracy and attention to detail.
Capability to learn new processes and systems quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate financial records.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a construction or manufacturing environment is a plus.
Experience in an industrial or supply-focused business is beneficial.
Comfort working with both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

Process accounts receivable activities, including preparing, issuing, and tracking customer invoices, with a strong emphasis on manual invoicing.
Manage accounts payable functions by reviewing, coding, and entering vendor bills and ensuring timely payments.
Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in QuickBooks, including a small volume of journal entries.
Reconcile accounts regularly to ensure accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger balances.
Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records to support internal reporting and decision-making.
Assist with general bookkeeping tasks such as posting transactions, matching payments, and resolving discrepancies.
Collaborate with team members to clarify billing, payment, and account issues as they arise.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic industrial construction supply setting.
Apply general accounting knowledge to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal processes.