Bookkeeper

Job Description

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of a remarkable team and firm? A place where your talents can shine as you assist clients in improving their financial, tax, and business aspects? Are you seeking a collaborative, innovative, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded?

Look no further! With over 100 years in the industry, our firm serves clients locally and globally. Our expertise extends across a wide array of industries, ensuring that we can cater to the unique needs of clients from diverse sectors.

Join our team and experience a collaborative and enriching work environment. With an emphasis on continuous technical training and the development of essential skills, we prioritize your success by providing the tools and resources needed to thrive in the world of public accounting!

Job Summary:

The Bookkeeper provides accounting, administrative, and data entry support for accounting staff. The Bookkeeper compiles and maintains records and assists in the data entry and processing of journal entries.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accounting entries

Enters information into ledger and assigns to appropriate account.

Accurately inputs data into accounting software.

Checks work to ensure amounts are accurate.

Prints reports and reviews for accuracy.

Reconciles accounts under direction of accounting staff.

Accounting Records and Documentation Management

Reviews documentation to ensure proper classification and approval of paperwork.

Sets up client files and maintains timely and accurate records for clients.

Assigns account coding to invoices and ensures amount and client is accurate.

Seeks assistance from accounting staff when a question arises.

Accounting Staff Support

Assists the accounting staff when necessary, including filing and scanning of accounts payable, responding to client billing inquiries, and contacting vendors as necessary.

Provides other administrative support as needed.

Administrative Tasks

Works independently with a minimum of supervision.

Follows all policies and procedures established by firm.

Enters time daily to ensure current and accurate tracking of hours.

Assigns hours to each client to ensure accurate billing.

Follows safety rules according to firm Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

Marginal Functions

Accepts special projects as assigned

Job Requirements: To perform this job successfully, the individual must possess the following education, licenses and certifications, experience, and skills.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; some college with accounting studies

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to travel to client locations.

Experience

4+ years of related experience required

Technical Skills

Understanding of accounting theory and accounting practices.

Familiarity with accounting rules.

Solid organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications.

Solid skills to use various accounting systems.

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.

Interpersonal Skills

High level of enthusiasm to work collaboratively in a team environment to meet and exceed expectations for internal and external clients.

Self-motivated, adaptable, able to work with minimal direction in a high pressure environment.

Works with minimum direction to complete tasks and assignments and is flexible to accept tasks and projects.

Upholds the professional standards of conduct for respectful behavior and demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity.

Ability to handle confidential information.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation

Generous health and welfare benefits

Focus on work/life balance

Flexible schedules

Opportunity to work with a friendly and supportive team

Strong mentoring program with a focus on the success of each team member

The compensation for this position ranges from $55,000 - $70,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, licensure, and certifications.