Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Description:

Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC is the leading provider of enterprise, web-based learning management software. Meridian's powerful yet easy-to-use solutions are leveraged by organizations dedicated to building world-class learning enterprises inspired and focused on delivering exceptional results. For additional information about Meridian Knowledge Solutions, visit

Meridian Knowledge Solutions (MKS) is looking for a full charge bookkeeper to join the team and ensure the company delivers on financial and business commitments. The position is responsible for handling all aspects of accounting operations, including the preparation of monthly financial statements. The position will be fully remote.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

Handle all financial operations – including but not limited to, general ledger accounting and reconciliations, client invoicing and collections, vendor invoicing and payments, time and expense reporting, coordination of out-sourced tax return preparation, and 1099 preparation. Duties include the following:

Prepare and send client invoices

Maintain client contract tracking schedules

Post daily cash receipts and handle client collection activities

Post daily cash disbursements such as payroll, benefits, taxes, and other fees

Review vendor invoices, gather approvals, determine account coding, and enter in accounting system

Select invoices for weekly payment runs, print checks, and release ACH payments

Review corporate credit card activity on a monthly basis, gather receipts, determine account coding, and enter in accounting system

Review expense reports for policy compliance, determine account coding, and enter in accounting system on a monthly basis

Prepare monthly labor allocations and utilization reports

Prepare monthly commission calculations

Prepare quarterly 401k match calculations

Prepare monthly journal entries

Prepare general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure accurate balances are reflected in the financial statements

Prepare revenue and expense schedules for monthly internal reporting package

Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis

Review and analyze monthly financials for trend variances and research questions raised by management during the monthly financial reviews

Process daily interfaces and resolve exception errors between accounting and time-keeping systems

Process pay rate changes and timesheet adjustments in time-keeping system

Review and approve semi-monthly payroll registers

Prepare annual schedules for tax accounting firm and oversee out-sourced tax return preparation

Prepare 1099 forms and related IRS filingst

Prepare monthly income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statemen

Perform daily cash management duties, and maintain monthly cash forecasts

Handle annual financial audit

Regularly interact across functional areas with senior management to ensure business unit objectives are met

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Associates degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

At least five years of relevant experience in full charge bookkeeping

Proficient in accrual basis of accounting

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including vlookups, pivot tables, and complex spreadsheets)

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with various levels of management

Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Desirable (but not required) Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Experience working for a software organization and an understanding of the applicable software development and revenue recognition accounting standards

Experience working in a service-based organization and an understanding of the applicable revenue recognition accounting standards

Experience with the Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains accounting application

Experience with the Unanet project and resource management application

The compensation for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, 7 paid holidays and flexible paid time off.Requirements:

Full-time

Fully remote