Bookkeeper
The general bookkeeper records, organizes, and maintains a business's daily financial transactions by creating journal entries, managing accounts payable and receivable and reconciling bank statements to ensure accurate financial records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned) :
- Handle data input for daily financial activities
- Prepare basic financial reports
- Manage invoices, track payments, and provide financial information to accountants and management.
- Create and maintain the general ledger, the central record of all financial transactions for a business
- Generate financial reports, which are then often used by accountants.
- Collects and organizes financial data that an auditor will need to review.
- Record details of every financial transaction, such as incoming payments and outgoing bills, using sources like receipts and bank statements.
- Reconciling bank statements and other financial accounts to ensure they match the company's records.
- Will manage some forecasting reports for the owner of the company.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets
- Assist with budgeting and account analysis to support financial planning
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, including GAAP
- Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Quicken, Sage, Xero, or similar tools for efficient record-keeping
- Conduct account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial data
- Collaborate with auditors during financial audits and provide necessary documentation
Qualifications and Skills :
Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business fieldBookkeeping certificationProficient in bookkeeping and accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeepingStrong understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliationExperience with various accounting software (QuickBooks, Quicken, Sage, Xero) and financial software toolsKnowledge of corporate accounting, non-profit accounting, governmental accounting, and public accounting practicesAbility to prepare detailed financial report writing with accuracyExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail for managing multiple tasks simultaneouslyStrong analytical skills for account analysis and budgeting processesProficient in 10 key typing for efficient data entryFamiliarity with tax experience related to bookkeeping functions is a plusLogistic warehouse experience is a plusForecastingStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsStrong computer skillsMulti-tasking skillsBe professional, reliable, organized and friendlyMust be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervisionEqual Opportunity Employer
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