Job Description
Bookkeeper Responsibilities:
- Recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process.
- Reconciling sales taxes, payroll taxes, 401k, and bank accounts at the end of each month.
- Monitoring financial transactions and reports.
- Processing accounts receivable and payable.
- Processing checks.
- Understanding ledgers.
- Working with an accountant when necessary.
- Handling monthly payroll using accounting software.
Bookkeeper Requirements:
- Associate's degree in accounting or business administration. Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles.
- High school diploma.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping software.
- At least 2 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably within a business-services environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, or MYOB.
- Able to prepare, review and understand a financial statement.