BOOKKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Bookkeeper, you play a vital role in supporting home closings for the sales team through meticulous documentation, signatures, and notarization. Your responsibilities extend to efficient bookkeeping and payables activities, adhering to internal financial deadlines, and managing QuickBooks entries. Additionally, you oversee client invoicing, visa reconciliations, and exhibit expertise in document management and tracking for comprehensive financial support.

An Overview of Bookkeeper Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications

1. We are seeking a meticulous and self-starting Bookkeeper who possesses the ability to perform a variety of accounting and bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate should excel in communication, both written and oral, with the capability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, sales representatives, and managers. Timeliness, consistency, and a structured approach are essential qualities for this role. The successful candidate will be adept at tracking multiple processes from start to finish without requiring constant oversight. With responsibility for managing multiple accounts, proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online is a must.

Bookkeeper Duties and Details:

  • Install QuickBooks Accounting Software and implement new bookkeeping processes.
  • Maintain and balance the general ledger for multiple entities in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
  • Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function and accounts receivable function for multiple entities.
  • Manage A/R aging reports and communicate status with Customers.
  • Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner for multiple entities.
  • Conduct reconciliations of all accounts for multiple entities.
  • Clerical activities include answering phones, communicating messages, email, fax, copy, file and etc.
  • Prepare and issue financial reports through the collection, analysis, and summarization of data.

 

Bookkeeper Experience and Skills:

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience working in accounting and bookkeeping.
  • Must be proficient with QuickBooks.
  • Extensive experience with MS Office.
  • Significant experience with A/P, A/R, payroll and general ledger.
  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled in adapting to changing priorities with a focus on accomplishing objectives.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative.

2. The Bookkeeper collaborates with both internal and external customers to recover overdue payments, minimize instances of bad debt write-offs, and guarantee the timely and accurate application of payments. We are seeking an energetic, results-oriented, self-starter to join our team. If you are enthusiastic about acquiring new ideas, aspiring to enhance your skills, and eager to make a valuable contribution, you are the ideal candidate for us! Excel with us!

Bookkeeper Tasks:

  • Work within Quickbooks (Experience is required)
  • Enter all sales orders into our accounting system
  • Review and approve supply requisitions before issuing purchases orders
  • Daily Cash Deposits and Allocation on to Accounting Systems
  • Maintain system databases in relation to customers (Excel experience required)
  • Update and prepare Payroll submissions (Paychecks experience a plus)
  • Prepare and production of monthly payments
  • Ensure company payment terms are maintained (Accounts Receivable)
  • Maintain and reconcile Petty cash and Credit Card Transactions
  • Daily Weekly & Monthly production of key business information and reports
  • Maintain Company records, manual & electronic rotating archives on an annual basis
  • Post all Accruals, Prepayments and Provisions
  • Provide Sales personnel are kept updated with stat’s and information when needed
  • Ensure customer satisfaction
  • Prepare the monthly financial statements.


Bookkeeper Education and Experience:

  • 2 years professional bookkeeping experience
  • Excellent communication, attention to detail, strong analytical skills
  • Proficient with accounting software, and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive problem solving and ability to self-manage projects
  • Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Excellent computer, multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • Capability to keep strict confidentiality

3. The Bookkeeper will also act as an Administrative Assistant for company operations. Salary offered will range within $60-65k annually based strongly upon experience.

Bookkeeper Accountabilities:

  • Assist the bookkeeper in all finance-related functions within QuickBooks
  • Record, verify and reconcile entries to accurately maintain the general ledger
  • Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends for review by the Bookkeeper and Finance Manager
  • Order supplies for all departments, research and find the best options and pricing
  • Verify and approve invoices for processing by the bookkeeper
  • Work to maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
  • Follow up with suppliers for invoices
  • Provide support for customer inquiries, respond or escalate as needed
  • Data entry into company inventory database
  • Open, sort, and deliver mail to the appropriate department
  • Manage the CFO’s calendar
  • Special projects as assigned; including the research and assembly of client holiday gifts


Bookkeeper Experience and Requirements:

  • Minimum 1-2 years in a Bookkeeper or Accounts Payable role
  • Minimum 2-4 years experience in an administrative support role
  • Experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Superb time management and organizational skills
  • Tech-savvy and interested in learning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

4. We are currently interviewing for a Bookkeeper in our Financial Department. We specialize in diesel engine parts and need motivated individuals to help us reach our goals. You would be perfect for this job if you enjoy working with finances, are thorough and accurate, have a friendly disposition, and find it rewarding to be a part of a rapidly growing company. This position would involve teamwork with other financial and sales staff. Problem-solving, quick thinking, attention to detail, and organization are the foundations of our company; and what keeps our customers coming back.

Bookkeeper Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Sort, code, and match vendor invoices to company purchase orders.
  • Enter invoices into the company database.
  • Process vendor returns, bill credits and any open variances.
  • Verify bills to statements and process bills for payment.
  • Reconcile Accounts Payable transactions to variance reports.
  • Research and resolve bill discrepancies.
  • Build and maintain vendor relationships.
  • Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
  • Produce Accounts Payable aging reports.
  • Provide supporting documentation for audits.
  • Pay vendor bills using the preferred method of payment and designated payment schedules. 


Bookkeeper Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Organization and prioritization
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confidentiality
  • Decisive with quality judgment
  • Communication skills
  • Information management skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to meet deadlines

5. Looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to assist in managing day-to-day accounting and finance needs. This position will work directly with the CFO / VP of Finance and require a high level of confidentiality. Responsibilities will include supporting the company’s accounting staff as well as its investors’ investment and personal accounts. The Bookkeeper should have experience with a variety of bookkeeping skills, ranging from data entry, to job cost/budget reconciliation and general ledger statements. Previous experience working directly with corporate investors is preferred but not required.

Bookkeeper Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Support the sales organization with the documentation, signatures, and notarization of home closings.
  • Support the Accounting team with bookkeeping activities
  • Support the accounting team with payables activities
  • Adhere to internal financial calendar deadlines  
  • Manage all QuickBooks entries 
  • Prepare client design time and product invoices  
  • Visa reconciliations and payments 
  • Document management and tracking  
  • Prepare and analyze various QuickBooks reports as needed  


Bookkeeper Skills, Abilities and Experience: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • Understanding of QuickBooks Online or Enterprise.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English)
  • Ability to manage payroll
  • Ability to support certain treasury functions

6. We are partnering with a local organization on their search for a qualified Bookkeeper. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing the accounting in the office, handling all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciling financial transactions.

Bookkeeper Roles and Functions:

  • Handle full-cycle accounts payable functions including matching, batching and coding of invoices and entering invoices in the accounting system
  • Prepare and perform check runs on a weekly basis
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions for any discrepancies
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve any invoice discrepancies and issues, including maintenance of vendor files
  • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and there are no past-due balances
  • Perform billing on a daily basis
  • Post and research customer credits when necessary and resolving any billing issues that arise
  • Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other system as needed
  • Prepare account analysis


Bookkeeper Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Prior Bookkeeper experience or Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable experience
  • Understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
  • MS Office-- Word, Excel required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail

7. The Bookkeeper position entails monitoring project progress, investigating variances, approving expenses, and issuing project billings to customers. Additionally, the Bookkeeper ensures the collection of payments. General accounting tasks encompass accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, job costing, and general ledger posting. Success in this role requires accounting experience and the ability to furnish the project management team with accurate financials. The candidate must ensure consistent billing and prepare reliable financial reports.

Bookkeeper Duties: 

  • Create project accounts in Sage 100; owning job cost tracking, analysis, and reporting
  • Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
  • Authorize access to project accounts and expenses of project-related accounts
  • Review and approve supplier invoices and overhead charges related to projects
  • Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
  • Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
  • Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings
  • Report on project profitability to management and funding available for projects
  • Approve the write off of any project-related billings that cannot be billed to or collected from customers
  • Closeout project accounts upon project completion
  • Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
  • Create and submit G702/G703 AIA Documents to owner
  • Responsible for the processing, reviewing, tracking, and general ledger posting of construction draws for multiple projects
  • Manage project financial communication and construction accounting with internal and external partners
  • Track subcontractor commitments and enter progress payments including payment to the subcontractor
  • Guarantee compliance to contractual terms


Bookkeeper Experience & Capabilities:

  • Experience with Sage Software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Overall high level understanding of technology use and programs ( ie cloud based software)
  • Self-starter, can work with limited supervision
  • Ability to work in high stress environments
  • Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, critical thinking, and customer service focus.
  • Understanding of a small business organization and can multi-task
  • Minimum degree needed: Associate's but an additional 3 years in lieu of degree

8. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Bookkeeper to join our close-knit team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for an individual seeking a diverse role with flexible work options. This role can be remote and part-time for the right individual. Handle general bookkeeping and accounting duties on a day to day basis.

Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Receivable administration
  • Manage aging debt and debtors information
  • Accounts Payable administration
  • Weekly reconciliation of bank accounts of main company and its sub-entities
  • Assist in updating active spreadsheets and reconciling data with Xero and various other data locations. 
  • Assist with the updating internal spreadsheets leading up to end of month financial reporting
  • Assist with General Ledger Postings monthly and ensure the company's liability and asset accounts are reconciled each month.
  • Assist with payroll processing, including expense claim reimbursements
  • Perform some basic ad hoc analytical calculations where needed
  • Assist with completing vendor forms
  • Assist with completing statistics reports requested by Government Authorities
  • Assist with any jobs outside of the daily activities to progress the finance department, eg. assist in end of year checking of accounts to finalise end of year review
  • Assist in finalising of accounts to enable statutory lodgements and year end accounts reviews, eg. GST, Accounts Review, IR8A, IR21


Bookkeeper Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Knowledge of statutory requirements and corporate tax laws are a bonus.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills or related software essential
  • Ability to work independently and within agreed deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Accounting software experience, in particular Xero is highly desirable

9. The responsibilities of the Bookkeeper encompass timely processing and precise coding of diverse vendor bills, accurate handling and coding of various credit card transactions, managing accounts receivable credit and collections, and conducting various reconciliations. Additionally, the Bookkeeper will address client inquiries related to outstanding invoices and time bank matters. Engaging in a broad spectrum of company accounting and finance functions, the Bookkeeper aims to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of our financial information. Ultimately, a successful Bookkeeper will collaborate with individuals across Sales, Operations, and Leadership/Management.

Bookkeeper Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Upon received bank statements, you will reconcile their bank account(s).
  • Journal entries, manually and using excel
  • Compile financial statements, review data and ensure accuracy
  • Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings, and statements
  • Support both AR and AP processing
  • Prepare documentation for External Auditors as needed
  • Communicate with clients to answer questions
  • Perform data entry and administrative duties


Bookkeeper Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other related fields
  • Minimum of 1 years experience
  • Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented

10. As a part-time Bookkeeper, you will enjoy the flexibility of working remotely with occasional in-office meetings, and you will work directly with the owners of the business. The Bookkeeper will be well organized, comfortable on the phone, comfortable dealing with financial data, and comfortable using cloud- and web-based accounting tools. They should be excellent at recording data, reconciling company accounts, and have an ability to produce clear financial reports.

Bookkeeper Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Use multiple web-based systems to record daily business activity (expenses, invoices, etc.) across multiple business locations
  • Use our proprietary order management system to help manage accounts receivable, invoice customers, follow up on collections as needed
  • Manage accounts payable and process incoming bills
  • Reconcile bank & credit card accounts on a monthly basis
  • Provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly and yearly)
  • Ensure timely processing of payroll


Bookkeeper Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Proficient in Xero or Quickbooks Online, Google Sheets
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
  • Experience in an accounting role
  • Knowledge of the construction industry is a huge plus!
  • Sage software experience preferred