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Robert Half Accountemps

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Bristol, RI
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Robert Half Accountemps is hiring a Bookkeeper. The posting seeks a detail‑oriented Bookkeeper for a long‑term contract in Bristol, Rhode Island, focusing on organizing and correcting historical financial records, ensuring accurate transaction classification, and fully balancing accounts, with a preference for candidates comfortable using QuickBooks Online to clean a high volume of prior transactions.

Key focus areas include Review and organize previously recorded financial activity to improve the accuracy of the company’s books., Classify and post transactions correctly within QuickBooks Online to maintain reliable financial records., and Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations across a large backlog of transactions requiring resolution..

Important skills include QuickBooks Online, Bank Reconciliations, Account Discrepancy Resolution, Transaction Coding, General Bookkeeping Principles, and Attention To Detail.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

QuickBooks OnlineBank ReconciliationsAccount Discrepancy ResolutionTransaction CodingGeneral Bookkeeping PrinciplesAttention to DetailFinancial Cleanup ProjectsWork IndependentlyMaintain Accuracy

Qualifications

Bookkeeping or Accounting Support Role ExperienceLegally Authorized to Work in the United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a long-term contract assignment in Bristol, Rhode Island. This position will focus on organizing and correcting historical financial records, ensuring transactions are accurately classified and accounts are fully balanced. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in QuickBooks Online and bringing a high volume of prior transactions to a clean, reconciled state.

Responsibilities:

  • Review and organize previously recorded financial activity to improve the accuracy of the company’s books.

  • Classify and post transactions correctly within QuickBooks Online to maintain reliable financial records.

  • Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations across a large backlog of transactions requiring resolution.

  • Investigate discrepancies, identify missing or incorrect entries, and make appropriate corrections.

  • Work through approximately 873 outstanding transactions to ensure records are complete and balanced.

  • Maintain clear documentation of reconciliation activity and adjustments made during the cleanup process. Requirements • Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online in a bookkeeping or accounting support role.

  • Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations and resolve account discrepancies accurately.

  • Strong understanding of transaction coding and general bookkeeping principles.

  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage a large volume of financial records.

  • Experience with account reconciliation and financial cleanup projects.

  • Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy while meeting project goals.

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.

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