Bookkeeper
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
The Remote Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and providing day-to-day bookkeeping support for the organization. This position manages financial transactions reconciliations accounts payable and receivable expense records and financial documentation while helping ensure that accounting information is organized accurate and available to management when needed.
The ideal candidate should be highly organized detail-oriented trustworthy and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining regular communication with management and authorized members of the finance team.
- Maintain accurate and current financial records using approved accounting systems.
- Record and categorize daily financial transactions.
- Maintain the general ledger and supporting financial documentation.
- Review transactions for accuracy completeness and appropriate categorization.
- Reconcile financial records with bank and credit-card statements.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliation.
- Maintain organized digital records of financial transactions and supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end and year-end bookkeeping activities.
- Ensure financial records are maintained according to established company procedures.
- Process and record vendor invoices and bills.
- Verify invoices against supporting documentation and approved records.
- Track outstanding bills and payment due dates.
- Maintain accurate vendor records.
- Assist with payment processing and documentation.
- Communicate with vendors regarding routine billing questions or discrepancies when authorized.
- Maintain records of completed and outstanding payments.
- Record customer invoices payments and related transactions.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and maintain accurate customer account records.
- Assist with payment tracking and account reconciliation.
- Follow up on outstanding balances when authorized.
- Identify discrepancies between invoices payments and account records.
- Prepare accounts-receivable reports and summaries as requested.
- Assist with maintaining accurate payroll-related records.
- Review timesheets and payroll information for completeness.
- Assist with payroll reconciliation and documentation.
- Maintain records of payroll-related expenses and transactions.
- Coordinate with management or payroll providers regarding discrepancies or missing information.
- Handle employee financial information confidentially.
- Prepare routine bookkeeping reports and financial summaries.
- Assist with balance-sheet and income-statement preparation.
- Perform bank credit-card and account reconciliations.
- Review transaction records for unusual or inconsistent entries.
- Assist with month-end closing procedures.
- Provide financial information and supporting documentation to management or accounting personnel.
- Maintain accurate records needed for financial reporting and tax preparation.
- Organize receipts invoices statements payment records and other financial documentation.
- Maintain digital accounting files according to company procedures.
- Assist with audits and financial reviews by providing requested documentation.
- Support preparation of information required by external accountants tax professionals or auditors.
- Follow established financial-control procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.
- Immediately communicate significant discrepancies or unusual financial activity to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with other accounting and administrative projects as assigned.
PTO
Health and Dental Benefits
Education Assistance
Remote work Enviroment
Required Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Degree diploma or certification in accounting finance bookkeeping or a related field preferred. Previous bookkeeping accounting accounts-payable accounts-receivable or financial-administrative experience preferred. Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to reconcile financial records and identify discrepancies. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Familiarity with accounting software and financial-management systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Strong understanding of confidentiality and responsible handling of financial information. Reliable internet connection and suitable computer equipment for remote work.
Required Education:
High School Diploma