SchoolKit · 23 hours ago
Bookkeeper
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Responsibilities
Maintain financial records according to best accounting and administrative practices
Work with employees, contractors, vendors, bank, and external accountant to investigate and resolve financial issues, as necessary
Prepare invoices and service trackers for submission to clients
Track, manage, classify, and reconcile all bank and credit card transactions
Process expense reimbursements for employees and contractors
Process vendor invoices and payments
Ensure all expenses are properly scanned and backed up with supporting records i.e., invoices and receipts
Work with the Director of Operations to prepare financial statements and financial reports
Maintain clients' tax-exempt forms and ensure they are up to date.
Manage QuickBooks Online workstreams, including supporting planning and forecasting, streamlining active expense accounts, and tagging invoices with project IDs.
Serve as the administrator for accounting software systems (QuickBooks Online), helping to troubleshoot and ensure effective use of systems
Assist with audits, as necessary
Assist in creating and setting budgets
Actively participate in documenting accounting process and procedures
Assist in the evaluation, selection, development, and implementation of financial/accounting systems and procedures
Provide other financial and operations support as needs arise and provide backup support to the Director of Operations and Senior Manager, Finance & Contracts
Qualification
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Required
At least 7 years of bookkeeping experience in a professional services-based industry
Deep knowledge in GAAP accounting/bookkeeping practices and processes
Advanced Proficiency with Quickbooks Online financial and accounting software application
Ability to adapt to and learn new financial systems and procedures
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage across multiple workstreams effectively
Strong problem-solving, and analytical ability
Ability to work both independently (a self-starter) and collaboratively
Approach the work with a flexible, innovative, and service-oriented perspective
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for use with a variety of stakeholders
Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Google Sheets and Excel for data entry and development of complex financial reports
Proficiency using Google Apps
Preferred
Minimum of Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred