Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Bookkeeper
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
REPORTS TO: President/CEO & Accounting Manager
SUMMARY: Performs a range of accounting and financial duties to support the financial functions of the company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verifies and posts accounts receivable and accounts payable information; generates checks.
- Assists with the preparation of financial statements, including but not limited to income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and management reports.
- Reconciles bank and investment-related statements.
- Reconciles and closes books monthly.
- Maintains budget spreadsheets for analysis of actual performance against budget.
- Performs general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Prepares required reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific
method.
- Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, and percentages.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing
priorities with enthusiasm
- Acute attention to detail
- Proficient in MS Word/Excel
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
COMPETENCIES:
- Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Professionalism--tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.