Bookkeeper Job Description

What is a Bookkeeper?

Bookkeepers are primarily responsible for maintaining a company's general ledger, which entails recording daily transactions, deposits, and income. The majority of bookkeepers work in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry.

Bookkeepers usually have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. The best bookeepers are extremely familiar with GAAP and comfortable working in QuickBooks. Bookkeepers must be detail oriented, have strong math skills, and be efficient.

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Job Overview

Here at XYZ Inc., we are one of the leading firms in our industry in the Capital City area. We're pleased to have a 4.0 rating on Glassdoor from our employees. We're now hiring a Bookkeeper to join our growing team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, XYZ Inc. is an excellent place to get ahead. Apply today!

Responsibilities for Bookkeeper

Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes
Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis
Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner
Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments
Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition
Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data
Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards

Qualifications for Bookkeeper

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years relevant experience working in accounting and bookkeeping
Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient skills in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

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