Position
Bookkeeper with Small Business Experience
Category
Accounting/Finance
Description
Sight & Sound Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Bookkeeping professional with small business experience to maintain our company's day-to-day financial transactions. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative work environment with extraordinary opportunities for leadership, achievement, and long-term career growth. We are interested in people who are passionate about creating quality experiences for our home technology clients.
The Full-Charge Bookkeeper is responsible for overseeing the full cycle of accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger management. This role manages daily financial transactions, billing, collections, vendor payments, and account reconciliations, while ensuring accuracy across multiple systems. The position also supports month-end close processes and provides financial insight to support business operations.
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Manage AR inbox and customer correspondence related to billing and payments
- Generate and distribute client invoices and statements
- Record and apply daily deposits to invoices in Maxaware and QuickBooks
- Provide customer and employee support related to billing inquiries
- Process customer ACH and wire requests
- Perform collections and dunning communications
- Confirm payments and close out project production tasks
- Perform RMR audits, including monitoring declined transactions and expiring credit cards
- Set up and maintain recurring billing profiles (alarm, fire, and security monitoring)
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding and approval
- Prepare and issue vendor payments (check, ACH, wire)
- Maintain vendor records and W-9 documentation
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with 1099 preparation and reporting
- Reconcile company credit cards
General Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries
- Perform bank and cash account reconciliations, including FLUSH process
- Reconcile AR and AP subledgers to the general ledger
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Ensure data accuracy between systems (Maxaware, QuickBooks, and other platforms)
Minimum Requirements
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, including AR, AP, and general ledger functions
- Proficiency in invoicing, cash application, collections, and vendor payment processing
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and high transaction volumes
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills for customer, vendor, and internal interactions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and integrity
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in bookkeeping or full-cycle accounting functions
- Experience working with accounting software systems (e.g., QuickBooks or similar ERP platforms) required
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with high-volume transaction environments preferred
Compensation and Benefits Package
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
- 401k with company match
- Employee Rewards Program
- Employee Purchase Plan
- A career path toward leadership roles
Compensation Rate
$60,000 to $65,000
Location
Sight & Sound Systems Headquarters
Division
Sight and Sound Systems, Inc.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Relocation Assistance?
None
About the Organization
Established in 1994, Sight & Sound Systems designs and installs quality residential and commercial entertainment and other electronic systems. We serve the Washington, DC metropolitan area from our headquarters in Sterling, VA. We are passionate about helping our clients enhance the value and enjoyment of their homes or businesses. Our work environment is collaborative and family-oriented. We offer competitive pay and benefits.
Company Web Site
https://sightandsoundsystems.com/careers
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Req Number
ACC-26-00004
This position is currently accepting applications.