Job Description
Bookkeepers are responsible for managing the bookkeeping and general office administrative duties. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, bank deposits, reconciliations, and other finance-related duties. May also render bookkeeping services to clients of the CPA firm using the latest state-of-the-art online technology.
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
- 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 an 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