Bookkeeper

Matheny & Company, AC

Bookkeeper Job Description

Effective date 1/1/22

Revised 1/1/22

Overview

The Bookkeeper maintains and records a complete and systematic set of business transactions by processing all daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic data to provide accurate and timely financial reports as required. Also performs administrative services to support company and/or client functions as necessary. Works in conjunction with staff in both offices to ensure the timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Has primary client responsibility and is assigned to other key areas of responsibility including technical and administrative duties. Serves as advisor to clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process client invoices
• Weekly check runs, monthly credit card payments
• Monthly and on-demand billing
• Weekly receivable reports and collections
• Bank and credit card accounts reconciliations
• Maintain job numbers in accounting systems
• Journal entries including accruals and deferrals, revenue reconciliation
• Build relationships with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting, and expertise.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff to develop positive relationships.
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices.
• Manage multiple clients, budgets, and production goals.
• Serve as primary client contact and liaison.
• Participate in practice development/marketing activities.
• Work will be accomplished primarily during standard office hours, with variable evening and weekend hours depending on deadlines and workloads
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Time management.
• Analytical problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of bookkeeping standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with bookkeeping technology systems and software
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Highly motivated, well organized team player with a strong work ethic

Education and Training

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major concentration in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five years of applicable experience may substitute for education requirement
• Proficient with MS Office.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of bookkeeping experience.

Supervisory Relationships

• None

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Routine extended working hours during peak work cycles.
• Travel between Parkersburg and Ripley office locations.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Telephone use.
• Writing by hand.
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Reaching/working above shoulder level.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not intended to represent a comprehensive list. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned to Employee as necessitated by business needs. Employer maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employee agrees and acknowledges that this job description does not constitute an employment contract. Employee has the right to resign from the Employer and Employer has the right to terminate Employee at will, at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause, consistent with applicable law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person