Bookkeeper

Job DescriptionDepartment:AccountingJob Title:BookkeeperFLSA Status:ExemptReports to:Senior Manager of Customer Service and AccountingRole Purpose:Supports upper-level Accounting Manager in all aspects of accounting. Must have a good understanding of accounting principles and practices and as well as an excellent knowledge of MS Office. Will also possess good analytical, numerical, problem solving skills. Attention to details and accuracy is required.Key Duties & Responsibilities:Maintaining financial transaction records by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring legal complianceDevelop a chart of accounts that defines bookkeeping policies and proceduresMaintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactionsPrepare financial statements, such as ledgers, income statements, and balance statementsUtilize the appropriate accounting software to manage and automate financial tasks when relevantAssist with creating budgets, financial forecasts, and quarterly reportsKnowledge of essential accounting softwareA general understanding of basic accounting principles such as accruals and revenueExperience and knowledge in closing booksAbility to enter general ledgerManaging budgetsRecording financial transactionsUtilize QuickBooksTypical Supervisory Responsibilities:N/AEducation & Experience:Education:Associate or bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or related field preferredExperience:5-20 YearsTechnical Competencies/Certifications/Licenses:Technical Competencies:Proven experience as an accountant. Excellent organizing abilities. Great attention to detail. Good with numbers and figures and an analyticalacumen. Good understanding of accounting and financialreporting principles and practices. Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity withrelevant computer software. Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not requiredCertifications:N/ALicenses:N/APhysical Demands & Work Environment: Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, talk and hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment:Office