Bookkeeper

SGD Communications

Bookkeeper

Tampa, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Great Work Environment

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Job Summary

    The Bookkeeper position is responsible for recording and maintaining a business’ financial transactions, such as purchases, expenses, sales revenue, invoices, and payments. They will record financial data into general ledgers, which are used to produce the balance sheet and income statement.

    Consistency, accuracy, and minimizing errors are key characteristics of this position. It is indispensable to have a knowledge of accounting and to understand how to use accounting software systems. A few other relevant skills and job duties would include the following:

    Responsibilities

    Enter financial data and transactions

    Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered

    Prepare trial balance

    Analyze budgets and other financial information

    Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

    Complete required tax forms

    Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures

    Qualifications

    A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2 years of experience OR an associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience are required.

    Experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, and administration is a must.

    Must be proficient in QuickBooks Online and Excel applications.

    Strong mathematical and analytical skills

    A high level of attention to detail is required.

    Must have reliable transportation.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    ● Operate accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial information.

    ● Prepare and process payroll, including calculating income and social security tax deductions.

    ● Ensure accuracy in figures, postings, and documents by verifying correct entries, mathematical precision, and proper coding.

    ● Prepare and issue invoices, bills, account statements, and other financial documents following established procedures.

    ● Reconcile financial records and bank transactions, reporting discrepancies as needed.

    ● Process vendor applications and maintain accurate vendor records.

    ● Manage job scheduling, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely completion of work orders, with training on scheduling software as required.

    ● Code, classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile financial records in journals, ledgers, or computerized systems.

    ● Access computerized financial information to respond to account inquiries and general financial questions.

    ● Perform financial calculations, including interest charges, balances, discounts, and amounts due.

    ● Monitor loans and accounts to ensure timely payments.

    ● Match work order forms with invoices, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure records are up to date.

    ● Compile financial reports on cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.

    ● Prepare and submit tax forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contributions, and other government documents.

    ● Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.

    ● Maintain inventory records and prepare bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts.

    ● Calculate costs of materials, overhead, and other expenses based on estimates, quotations, and price lists.

    ● Compile budget data based on estimated revenues and expenses, as well as historical budgets.

    ● Compare computer printouts with manually maintained journals to ensure accuracy and up-to-date records.

    ● Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

    ● Exhibit strong collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to daily changes in a dynamic environment

    WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT:

    Work is performed in a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ABILITY:

    Work requires sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

    Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and talk and hear/listen throughout the work period.

    Must have the manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items and work with fingers.

    Must be able to reach with hands and arms to perform work.

    Must be able to see at close distance with clear vision at 20 inches or less (or use correctable lenses.

    Must have the ability to distinguish colors on a computer screen. (color labels, charts, graphs, etc.).

    All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or

    reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies

    these are the only duties required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws.) Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.