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)