Responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities a bookkeeper is expected to assume in their position:

• Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software or databases then filing hard copies
• Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure
• Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances
• Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the Accountant of errors
• Recording any inconsistencies to help the Accountants reconcile inaccuracies
• Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
• Preparing employee wages
• Managing employee expense claims
• Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts

Job Qualifications and Skill Sets

Below are the qualifications expected of a bookkeeper:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and accounting systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks/ADP; experience with other tax preparation and accounting software
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)