Bookkeeper / Accounting Lead (Product-Based Business) Location: Brooklyn, NY Or Passaic, NJ (Onsite) Schedule: Flexible hours for the right candidate (Full-Time preferred; Part-Time considered) Salary: $70,000–$100,000 Position Overview We are seeking a solid, hands-on Bookkeeper to take ownership of day-to-day accounting for a product-based business . This role is ideal for someone who is more than a data-entry bookkeeper — someone who thinks like a semi-controller , takes responsibility, and keeps the books clean, organized, and reliable. You will work closely with the CFO, taking over much of the operational accounting workload and supporting reporting, controls, and financial visibility. This is a female office environment with a collaborative, respectful culture. Key Responsibilities Core Accounting & Bookkeeping • Own accounts payable, vendor bills, and payment processing • Manage credit cards, bank activity, and reconciliations • Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records • Ensure all transactions are properly coded and documented Reporting & Financial Support • Prepare basic financial reports and internal summaries • Support monthly close and ongoing reporting needs • Assist with sales reporting and product-related tracking • Provide clean, organized data to support decision-making Ownership & Project Support • Take full responsibility for assigned tasks and follow through • Proactively identify issues, discrepancies, or gaps • Take projects off the CFO’s plate and run with them • Help improve organization, accuracy, and efficiency Qualifications Required • 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience • Strong AP, bank reconciliation, and credit card management experience • Comfortable owning a full set of day-to-day accounting data • Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable • Strong sense of ownership and accountability Strong Plus • Experience in a product-based or inventory-driven business • Exposure to sales reporting or inventory-related accounting • Experience supporting a CFO or controller • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Who This Role Is For • A strong bookkeeper who wants real responsibility , not just tasks • Someone trusted to keep things accurate and organized • Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-moving environment • Happy to take ownership and reduce leadership workload Final Invitation to Apply If you’re a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper who enjoys owning the numbers, supporting leadership, and keeping financial operations running smoothly — we’d love to hear from you. Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com Apply Online: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/maiplacement/job/5gfdoe9885b6uxsr1hxsjuhd9e?crt=1768330583772 Refer a friend, get up to $1000!