Bookkeeper

Job Description

Position Title: Bookkeeper

Reports to: Principal Partner

Department: Administration

Location: 300 Corporate Point, Culver City, CA 90230

Classification: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Summary / Job Objective: This position requires a professional individual who has analytical and problem-solving skills. This person should also be able to perform a wide range of tasks and projects while working well under pressure. Individual must be comfortable in a friendly but fast paced environment and have the ability to multi-task.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Enter banking transactions into accounting software daily

· Perform bank reconciliations for multiple companies and accounts

· Weekly check deposits

· Assist with the month end close process and adhering to deadlines

· Remit personal property tax returns

· Assist with annual reports

· Support the financial audit by gathering data and preparing schedules

· Reconcile financial discrepancies by analyzing account information

· Ad hoc projects

· Report treasury activity

· Review incoming commissions statements; ensure accuracy

· Work with commissions team to process override payments to agents

· Coordinate with Corporate Payroll, Finance and Accounts Payable for department’s transactions

· May need to assist Corporate Finance Team with annual audit process

· Department lead for employee timesheet review and approval; working closing with Corporate Payroll for timesheet change requests and approvals

· Review Department’s financial reports throughout the month for accuracy and completeness, review with Principal Partner

Qualifications:

· 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred but not required

· Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping, GAAP, financial statements and AP/AR

· Proficient computer skills (excel a must)

· Great Plains experience a plus

· Proficient at spreadsheets, specifically Excel and Word

Core Competencies:

· Highly organized and detail oriented

· High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced work environment

· Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision

· Proven ability to successfully work within a team, as well as independently

Compensation and Benefits:

· Hourly Rate: $24/hour - $26/hour

· This is a non-exempt, full-time position

· Employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance.)

· 401k with employer match

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Parking

Work Location: 300 Corporate Pointe, Culver City, CA

*this is an in-office position

Company Description

Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Simplicity Financial Marketing Group Holdings (“Simplicity Group”) is a financial holding company in the independent financial services sector that specializes in the distribution of retirement and financial planning products. Simplicity Group partners with insurance and investment professionals to help provide consumers with guaranteed income and life insurance products, wealth accumulation strategies, and long-term care protection in support of a holistic financial strategy.

Through its vast distribution network, Simplicity Group has assisted with the placement of more than $6.2 billion of insurance financial assets and has $7 billion of assets under management and advisement as of Q4 2022. Simplicity Group is a fast-growing business, focused on organic growth initiatives to help its distribution partners expand their businesses but which is also focused on growing by acquisition. Simplicity Group has over 950 employees and 65 operating subsidiaries. Simplicity Group is owned by one of the leading NYC-based financial services private equity funds and by its operating Partners, who help drive Simplicity Group’s day-to-day business.

For more information, please visit simplicitygroup.com.