Description We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for a Bookkeeper in Hamden, Connecticut. In this role, you will be tasked with managing various financial accounts, reconciling bank statements, and processing checks. You will also be expected to maintain and manage student activity funds, as well as perform calculations, postings, and verifications for all school accounts. Responsibilities: • Efficiently managing the collection, accounting, depositing, and withdrawal system for student activity funds • Executing budgeted purchase orders for all financial accounts • Calculating, posting, and verifying duties for all school accounts • Processing checks and check receipts and conducting deposits • Reconciling bank statements for all funds • Regularly advising and informing club advisors, department leaders, and administration of the status of any/all accounts • Answering phone calls and providing information and assistance to staff members, parents, and others as needed • Referring callers to the appropriate staff member when necessary • Using electronic accounting systems with speed and accuracy. Familiarity with Munis, MySchoolBucks, and PowerSchool is a plus. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or a related field • Proficiency in account reconciliation and bookkeeping • Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Familiarity with bank reconciliations • Strong data entry skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Experience with Tyler Technologies Munis and Powerschool software • Knowledge of purchase order procedures • Basic office skills, such as filing, answering phones, and managing schedules • Experience in check processing and deposits • Proficiency in posting payments 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .