JOHN L. BEKUS
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Expert Full Charge Bookkeeper with extensive knowledge in overseeing all facets of general ledger accounting, encompassing account reconciliation and financial report preparation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Charge Bookkeeper
AZER, DRISCOLL, & DESIMONE, LLC
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Maintained accurate general ledger accounts by performing monthly and quarterly reconciliations of bank and credit card statements for multiple clients’ businesses.
- Generated monthly financial packages for executive leadership, providing insights into budget variances and cash flow trends.
- Successfully migrated the company’s legacy accounting system to QuickBooks Online, improving data accessibility for remote teams.
- Collaborated with in-house and external CPAs to streamline year-end tax preparation.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 15 employees, including commissions, benefits deductions, and tax filings.
Payroll Specialist
PRINCETON ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES
Princeton, NJ
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 273 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Calculated and processed employee wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
- Maintained accurate payroll records, including employee data, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
- Resolved employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies promptly and professionally.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Processed garnishments, child support orders, and other deductions.
- Utilized Paylocity and QuickBooks software to streamline payroll processes and generate reports.
- Assisted with year-end payroll closing and W-2 preparation.
Controller
JMAT SUPPLY LLC
Hopewell, NJ
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Received, reviewed, and verified vendor invoices for accuracy and appropriate documentation (e.g matching purchase orders and receiving reports).
- Scheduled payments according to vendor terms and company policies.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing accruals and journal entries related to accounts payable.
- Led financial decision-making processes by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures, resulting in improved financial stability and compliance.
- Prepared comprehensive financial documents, including business reports, financial forecasts, and statements, leveraging tools such as QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Point-of-Sale to assess the financial health of the business.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives resulting in a reduction of operating expenses.
- Conducted thorough audits to confirm the financial condition of the company, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and providing vital information to external auditors.
- Processed payroll and journal entries into QuickBooks Desktop on a weekly basis, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely reporting.
- Managed employee timesheets, compensation, and benefits, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with the HR department to streamline employee onboarding processes, ensuring smooth integration of new hires into the company culture.
- Assisted in managing employee relations, including addressing grievances and conducting performance evaluations, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Office and Accounting Clerk
Bavaro & Company, LLC
Princeton, NJ
01.2014 - 06.2020
- Managed the compilation and processing of tax returns and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Oversaw the preparation of various client reports, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Led the implementation of a cloud-based system, transitioning the company to paperless operations. This initiative significantly enhanced data accessibility, security, and environmental sustainability, while reducing operational costs.
- Spearheaded data entry and financial record-keeping using accounting software such as QuickBooks Desktop and Sage, improving data accuracy and financial reporting efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive research and led the implementation of a phone system, facilitating seamless remote work capabilities. This strategic move enhanced operational flexibility, team connectivity, and supported the organization's transition to a hybrid work model.
Baseball Umpire
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
04.2005 - 06.2020
- Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standard of play and to ensure that game rules.
Assistant to Controller
Schatzman Baker, P.C
Princeton, NJ
06.2005 - 12.2013
- Customized a document retrieval system using Microsoft Excel that simplified the access of information needed to retrieve offsite archived documents.
- Research cost effective vendors for purchasing office supplies and maintain supply inventory.
- Responsible for daily processing, distributing, and collecting incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
Branch Administrator
Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning
Somerville, NJ
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Responded to inquiries, requests, and concerns of visitors, callers, and customers.
- Prepared customer billings and processed payment.
- Maintained record of consigned inventory and created purchase orders to streamline purchasing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration: Finance
University of Maine
Orono, Maine01.2010
Skills
- QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility and adaptability
- General ledger management
- Technical proficiency
Certification
Quickbooks Online Certified
Timeline
Full Charge Bookkeeper
AZER, DRISCOLL, & DESIMONE, LLC
07.2025 - 01.2026
Payroll Specialist
PRINCETON ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES
05.2024 - 04.2025
Controller
JMAT SUPPLY LLC
06.2020 - 03.2024
Office and Accounting Clerk
Bavaro & Company, LLC
01.2014 - 06.2020
Branch Administrator
Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning
04.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant to Controller
Schatzman Baker, P.C
06.2005 - 12.2013
Baseball Umpire
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association
04.2005 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Concentration: Finance
University of Maine