Full Charge Bookkeeper

Position Summary

Bookkeepers are responsible for managing the bookkeeping and general office administrative duties for our clients. Primary responsibilities can include accounts payable, bank deposits, reconciliations, and other finance-related duties.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining records according to generally accepted accounting principles including the recordation of general journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliation of bank statements
• Applying strong accounting skills, including A/P, A/R, purchasing backup, journal entries, and all bookkeeping through financial statement preparation
• Participating in activities needed to support the management functions of the team
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Two or more years of office or bookkeeping experience
• Payroll skills and use of common bookkeeping software is required; previous experience in accounting and QuickBooks or related programs
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Accuracy and attention to detail is absolutely required, as well as a track record of reliability, confidentiality, and conscientious work habits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail with exceptional level of accuracy
• Ability to interpret data and make cost effective decisions
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a rapidly changing dynamic environment with deadline pressures
• Demonstrated ability in dealing directly with clients
• Proficient Typist - at least 40 WPM
• Proficient in English - written and oral

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.