Bookkeeping Payroll Specialist

Bookkeeping/Accounting Assistant / Payroll Specialist Job Description


Summary


We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments.

Bookkeeper job duties include working closely with our Controller to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Our ideal candidate holds a Bachelors degree (preferably with a concentration in Finance) and is familiar with QuickBooks. Ultimately, the Bookkeepers responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company and administer employee payroll.

Responsibilities


Maintain, process and administer payroll.
Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger.
Communicate with field personnel to ensure invoices are properly coded.
Bring the books to the trial balance stage.
Perform partial checks of the posting process.
Complete tax forms.
Enter data, maintain records and lunch reports and financial statements.
Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner.
Any and all other duties assigned

Requirements


Proven bookkeeping/payroll experience
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
Proficiency in English and in MS Office
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration