The bookkeeper manages all core accounting and bookkeeping functions, ensuring accurate financial records and smooth financial operations. This role oversees accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and key HR administrative tasks while supporting daily office operations in a small, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the company's accounting and bookkeeping functions to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and execute month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and financial reports.
- Process vendor invoices, code expenses appropriately, and maintain up-to-date accounts payable records.
- Manage vendor relationships by coordinating payment schedules, addressing inquiries, and resolving billing issues.
- Generate customer invoices based on project and billing information provided by project managers.
- Oversee collections activities by monitoring customer payments, following up on outstanding invoices, and resolving billing discrepancies.
- Reconcile customer accounts regularly to ensure accurate balances and correct application of payments.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due balances to support healthy cash flow.
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.
- Manage payroll tax filings and compliance requirements in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and related documentation.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation in an organized and confidential manner.
- Support HR-related responsibilities with training provided as needed.
- Oversee daily office operations and administrative functions to keep the office running smoothly.
- Maintain office systems, records, and supplies, ensuring an organized and efficient work environment.
- Collaborate closely with project managers to obtain accurate billing information and support project-related financial activities.
- Report to the Vice President of Operations and provide regular updates on financial and administrative matters.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience managing accounting and bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Hands-on experience with month-end closing activities and reconciliations.
- Experience with payroll processing and payroll-related compliance requirements.
- Ability to manage accounting and payroll functions with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain general ledger, financial records, and office documentation.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, including bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative support.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Sage 50 accounting software is a plus.
- Manufacturing industry experience is an advantage.
- Experience administering employee benefits programs and maintaining HR documentation is beneficial.
- Experience in a small business environment or working closely with operations and project teams is helpful.
Work Environment
The company operates as a small, team-oriented organization where everyone feels part of the overall success and the business has been established for a long time. There are 19 employees in total, with 7 working in the office and the remainder in the shop. Most customers are businesses, and the bookkeeper works closely with project managers who provide billing information. The role reports to the Vice President of Operations, who is the onsite board member. The position is fully onsite, with core hours typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and offers flexibility as needed. The environment is described as flexible and supportive, with a close-knit team culture and a focus on collaboration and shared success.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in St Paul,MN.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
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