Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities:

Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.

Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.

Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.

Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.

Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.

Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.

Maintains historical records by filing documents.

Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Bookkeeper Qualifications / Skills:

Developing Standards

Analyzing Information

Dealing with Complexity

Reporting Research Results

Data Entry Skills

Accounting

SFAS Rules

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Thoroughness

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA is a plus

Previous bookkeeping experience preferred

Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas