Zanes Law is one of the most successful law firms in Arizona because of the people who make up our team. Everyone on our team is driven by her/his desire to personally excel and to help our company continue to grow. To be successful in our high accountability environment, you will need to be able to adapt in a fluid environment and find better ways to serve our clients. Success means that you are versatile and willing to step outside of your specific job description when needed to be a better teammate or to better serve our clients. Excelling will require you to continue to educate yourself and continue to personally grow and expand your skill set. Being a great teammate is required of everyone at the firm and making decisions based on what is best for the team is a must, even if what is best for you individually is something different. Finally, we only add positive forces to our environment. We do not have the time or energy to be bogged down in negativity!
If you can subscribe to the principals outlined above, than you are the type of person who will be successful at Zanes Law and who will be able to help us thrive! If you feel this level of accountability is not right for you, we certainly understand. If you are unwilling or unable to engage with us at this level and take the steps necessary to do what you say you are going to do and be accountable, then we are not going to be a good fit. We understand that not every person is ready for this level of commitment, and we appreciate the honesty of those who decide that Zanes Law is not the right place for them. On the other hand, if the above describes you and you are willing to commit to those principals, we will have a great time changing the world and the lives of our clients!
In exchange for your fantastic skill set, Zanes Law offers a competitive salary and will provide you with a great benefits package, which includes paid personal time off, company sponsored health insurance, company paid life and disability insurance and opportunities to participate in company sponsored community service.
All candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply for this Bookkeeper position.
Bookkeeper
We are seeking a Bookkeeper who will be responsible for performing assigned fiscal, administrative, and clerical duties and responsibilities including data-entry and fiscal processing supporting operational bookkeeping functions for Zanes Law. This position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, excellent organizational skills, and an exceptional level of attention to detail and accuracy that are all key and important requirements for the position. The incumbent will need to provide legendary service experiences utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, as well as a professional ability to communicate effectively with others. We are seeking someone who is a skilled multi-tasker, professionally reliable, and an individual who can demonstrate the required level of self-initiative and job performance at a consistently high level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
These essential functions are respective, but not all inclusive, of those required for performing the bookkeeping and accounting functions for the firm, such as:
Performs and records a complete and systematic set of business financial and fiscal transactions and records.
o Ability to work independently and carry out duties, tasks, and responsibilities to completion with limited direct supervision.
o Responsible for all fiscal data-entry, maintenance of general ledgers, and journal entries.
Performs complex processing and assembles, organizes and prepares data for report generation;
Responsible for classifying and properly recording financial transactions, ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.
Maintains and balances the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner;
Performs routine financial calculations and general ledger duties;
Reconciles and documents discrepancies found in transactions or records;
Assists in closing the books by the end of each month with all G/L accounts reconciled.
Enters all debits, credits in computer programs, spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
Reviews and ensures all data, figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper code use.
Conducts review and reconciliation of accounts as directed;
o Performs activities and functions related to accounts payable/receivables for the business.
Processes all business expenditures, receipts, reimbursements, and payments for review and approval;
Receives, records, and processes incoming checks and business deposits;
Prepares payment to vendors by check for review and approval, maintains files of paid invoices, charging expenditures to proper activity account.
o Maintains accurate electronic and paper trail on all transactions for auditing purposes and accurate/current account balances on each fund.
Must possess and demonstrate a strong knowledge base, understanding, and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
o Proficient knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations controlling budgetary and internal recordkeeping activities.
o Ensures full compliance and adherence with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties effectively and to the desired standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position, but are not a comprehensive listing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
An Associates’ Degree in a related financial or business field of study from an accredited and approved college or university.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a bookkeeper role; working in accounts payable/receivable, payroll, or a finance environment.
o Preferred experience in a law or other professional service firm environment.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills; as well as successful prioritization of all assigned tasks and workloads within a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Possesses an exceptional level of attention to detail, delivering high quality work and not afraid to ask questions.
Ability to maintain foster and maintain effective professional relationships with internal/external clients.
A reliable, innovative, and a forward-thinking confident individual.
Proficient skills in successfully operating computer equipment and general software applications, including: QuickBooks, word processing, spreadsheets, as well an intermediate understanding and skill working with enterprise software programs.