Bookkeeper

Our client, a financial service firm, seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team. This role reports to the Director of Finance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pay Financial Representative Commissions .
• Process Semi-Monthly - Commissions for FRs for 2 companies, on JD Edwards Oracle Platform.
• Post all recoveries charges (chargebacks) and allowances prior to processing through journal entries.
• Set up hundreds of ACHs 48 hours prior to pay day on JPMorgan Access Platform
• Prepare annual 1099 statements for financial representatives.
• Educate new FRs on how their compensation is paid through commissions, fees and bonuses.
• Commitment and understanding of role, accuracy and attention to detail are imperative to keep a tight deadline

• Manage accounts payable/reimbursements.
• Pay network office bills in a timely fashion twice a week
• ACH & Checks
• Manage accounts payable to properly plan cash flow.
• Maintain accurate filings of invoices and other source documents.

• Bank Reconciliation.
• Reconcile all business accounts monthly
• Daily data input into accounting system .
• Make entries into the accounting system, using proper double-entry accounting procedures, and complete input on a timely basis for month-end and year-end accounting.
• Prepare depreciation schedules. Record amortization/depreciation expense on a monthly basis.
• Prepare all information for outside accountants to complete tax returns.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate should have:

• Five or more years of experience in accounting, including general ledger maintenance, annual tax filings, and journal entries.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and technological savvy. Knowledge of standard accounting software programs.
• Strong presentation, persuasion, problem solving, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality.
• High self-motivation and strong organization skills.
• Ability to adapt and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Team player and positive attitude.

This position pays $75,000 to $80,000 and is on-site 5 days a week.