Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Under general supervision, keeps records of financial transactions for company and family members.

Maintains general ledgers and prepares balance sheets and profit & loss statements.

Tracks and balances financial activities including stocks, money market and mutual funds. Provides analysis of gain/loss.

Responsible for payroll, quarterly and year end tax reports, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation and inventory records.

Monitors cash balances; transfers funds as needed or requested.

Assists Tax Accountants with gathering and reconciling information needed for tax return preparation.

Works with money managers to coordinate purchase and sales of investments.

Assists with loan applications for auto, boat and home.

Reviews family billings and reimbursements.

Assists outside bookkeepers with journal entries, insurance and general accounting questions.

Monitors Credit Bureau activity for odd or inappropriate activity. Participates in investigations if needed.

Prepares monthly investment recaps and monthly invoices for internal reimbursements.

Coordinates banking and accounting needs with outside bankers, brokers and attorneys.

Coordinates capital contribution requests.

Monitors and reports regarding future cash flow requirements.

Coordinates document review and execution, funding and tracking of new investments.

Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.

Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED.

3 years of bookkeeping experience to include 2 years of experience in double entry accounting and full lifecycle payroll processing.

Computer skill requirements include: intermediate MS Word and MS Excel.

Possess a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

Highly detail orientation and skilled in multitasking in busy office environment.

Uses discretion when dealing with confidential information.

Required to pass a Credit Check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping.

4 years of double entry accounting experience.

Skilled in reading and interpreting documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals. Skilled in writing routine reports and correspondence. Skilled in speaking effectively and presenting to groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Skilled in applying common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Skilled in dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision requirements include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Do you have a High School diploma or GED Equivalent?

Are you legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship?

Are you skilled with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level?

Consistent job history.

Bookkeeping experience with AP, payroll, recording income, generating reports.

Experience with Bookkeeping and Accounting software, preferably Peachtree. Quick Books experience will not be enough.

Candidate will be working on a team of 5-6 individuals, needs to be a team player but able to work independently

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