Bookkeeper

Kforce Inc.

Farmingdale, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$35
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Receivable Processing, Best Practices, Billing, Bookkeeping, Cash Applications, Chargebacks, Corporate Finance, Corporate Policies, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Reporting, Follow Through, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Sales, Shipping Documents, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Spreadsheets, Time Management
LOCATION
Farmingdale, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce's client, a growing manufacturing company based in Farmingdale, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper with a strong emphasis on Accounts Receivable. This role is critical to ensure accurate billing, timely collections, and clean financial reporting. The position works closely with local operations while reporting into a corporate finance entity, offering both exposure and career growth within a larger organization. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Receivable (Primary Focus):
  • Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and dispute resolution
  • Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and timely based on sales orders, shipping documentation, and contracts
  • Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up with customers to ensure prompt payment
  • Investigate and resolve short payments, chargebacks, deductions, and billing discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate AR records and customer account reconciliations
  • Coordinate with sales, customer service, and corporate finance to address billing or credit issues
General Bookkeeping & Accounting Support:
  • Post and reconcile daily cash receipts
  • Assist with month-end close activities related to AR
  • Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
  • Support audits by providing AR documentation and explanations as needed
  • Assist with other bookkeeping functions (AP, journal entries, reporting) as required
Reporting & Corporate Coordination:
  • Prepare AR reports and metrics for corporate accounting and management
  • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls
  • Communicate regularly with the corporate finance team to support consolidated reporting

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience with heavy Accounts Receivable responsibility
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of AR processes, collections best practices, and reconciliations
  • Experience working with an ERP or accounting system (manufacturing ERP a plus)
  • Strong Excel skills; Comfortable with spreadsheets and reporting
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-up skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with both local and corporate teams

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/