Bookkeeper Job Description The Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, performing bank and credit card reconciliations, and ensuring timely payment of all operational bills. Responsibilities + Perform daily bank reconciliations and credit card statement reconciliations. + Process 20-30 invoices per day and handle purchase orders, matching them to the invoice and packing slip. + Post journal entries for daily transactions. + Reconcile bank activity for the previous day with system records each morning. + Verify inventory and dollar amounts from the POS system to ensure accuracy and reconcile discrepancies. + Process sales tax returns for NC and VA. Essential Skills + 3-5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience. + Proficiency in using ERP systems and MS Excel to manage spreadsheets. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Degree in Accounting or related field. + Strong skills in QuickBooks Desktop. + Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable. Work Environment The role is fully onsite in a small distribution office consisting of 9 people. The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM with a half-hour lunch break, and Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM with a half-hour lunch break. The office fosters a family-like environment, offering the potential for permanent employment in a family-owned business. Employees enjoy health benefits after a short period, IRA eligibility after a year, paid holidays, and vacation days. The work environment is respectful of personal time, ensuring early finish times, especially on Fridays. There is also the potential for an end-of-year bonus, contingent on company performance. Contact Me: Catherine Sullivan View my availability here: Book a Meeting Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.85/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.