Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Battle Creek, Michigan. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing core accounting transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting across payables, receivables, banking, and payroll. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment with financial data, and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by recording routine transactions and keeping ledgers up to date.
• Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and monitor outstanding obligations to support effective accounts payable operations.
• Issue customer invoices, post incoming payments, and follow up on open balances to keep accounts receivable current.
• Reconcile bank statements and internal records regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve variances promptly.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing time and pay data and helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Assist with month-end financial close activities by organizing documentation and preparing supporting account information.
• Work with internal teams to gather financial details, answer routine accounting questions, and improve record accuracy.
• Help maintain organized accounting files and documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and compliance requirements.• Experience performing bookkeeping duties in a business, office, or manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger recordkeeping.
• Ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and investigate mismatched transactions.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and handling confidential compensation information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with accounting software and standard office applications used for financial tracking and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal staff.