Full Charge Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant - Decatur, United States - Ikerd

    Ikerd
    Ikerd Decatur, United States

    1 month ago

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    Job Description
    Bookkeeper

    Our company is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper who loves working in Decatur to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting and finance requirements Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and accuracy are important qualifications for this position, as well as good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines. They must be very comfortable with computers, accounting software, accounting practices, and enjoy learning quickly. Experience in bookkeeping for service type consulting and/or legal firms is a plus.

    Responsibilities and Duties
    • Balance and maintain accurate ledgers
    • Match purchase orders with invoices
    • Coordinate bank deposits and report financial results on a regular basis to management
    • Monitor office expenses
    • Pay vendor invoices and track bank account balances
    • Develop monthly financial statements, including cash flow, profit and loss statements and balance sheets
    • Prepare quarterly and monthly tax returns, along with payroll, operating and business taxes.
    • Handle accounts receivable and payable; invoicing and payment processing
    • Prepare and process invoices through company designed general ledger system
    • Reconcile bank statement and review payroll records
    • Prepare ledger entries weekly and post financial data in the company system
    • Prepare and distribute periodical statements
    • Handle expense reports
    • Payroll
    • Reconciliation
    • Special financial projects
    • Manage and maintain all company insurance policies: work comp; general liability; auto. Prepare for audits as needed.
    Skills:
    • Very proficient with working with Window's computer applications.
    • Five years minimum of experience working in accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll and payroll reports or equivalent.
    • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
    • Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operation
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel. They shall pass the Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019) certification within 90 days of joining the company if they do not already have it.
    • Online bookkeeping such as Zoho Books or QuickBooks Online.
    • Experience in services related to payroll such as writing checks and submitting payroll taxes
    • Strong understanding of business and income tax worksheets and computations
    • Must be able to work independently with a set of procedures for the given scope of work.
    • Proficient in Zoho financial applications.
    • Pleasant attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to confidentiality with company information.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • 2 years' Accounting Degree from an accredited university.
    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.
    • 4+ years of experience is a plus.
    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Skill Set
    Skills: Very proficient with working with Window's computer applications. Five years minimum of experience working in accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and payroll reports or equivalent. Strong knowledge of accepted accounting principles Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operation Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel. They shall pass the Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019) certification within 90 days of joining the company if they do not already have it. Online bookkeeping such as Zoho Books or QuickBooks Online. Experience in services related to payroll such as writing checks and submitting payroll taxes Strong understanding of business and income tax worksheets and computations Must be able to work independently with a set of procedures for the given scope of work. Pleasant attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to confidentiality with company information.