Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Bookkeeper

BASIC FUNCTION: The bookkeeper position creates financial transactions and generates reports from that information. The creation of financial transactions includes posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from such source documents as invoices to customers, cash receipts, and supplier invoices. The bookkeeper also reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Record sales, cash receipts, and make bank deposits

2. Issue invoices to customers

3. Ensure that receivables are collected promptly

4. Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

5. Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner (accounts payable)

6. Pay any debt as it comes due for payment

7. Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy

8. Maintain the petty cash fund

9. Follow accounting policies and procedures

10. Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized by management

11. Monitor office supply levels and reorder as necessary

12. Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested

13. Other duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of Sage Accounting Software, as well as those that have experience in these areas of responsibility.

Compensation: $16 to $19 per hour based on prior experience and bookkeeping knowledge; paid vacation; paid holidays (no medical or dental benefits).

Company Description

Cemetery / Funeral Home / Crematory