Job Description
Job Description
Bookkeeper
At The Reading Group, we are looking for a highly skilled Bookkeeper who is eager to contribute to a growing and dynamic company. This is a full-service role that reports to the Controller and will be responsible for executing components of the accounting cycle while participating in a wide array of projects to support and promote the financial health of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
- Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
- Prepare budget and forecasting reports.
- Full cycle Accounts Receivable including Collections and Billing.
- Full cycle Accounts Payable.
- Multiple bank reconciliations and record keeping.
- Detailed analysis and preparation of reports for the owners of the company.
- Communicates (both in verbal and written form) with clients, client suppliers, vendors, and banking contacts.
- Assists Controller on tax return preparation.
- Tracks company credit card charges and reconciles statements.
- Prepares invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and general ledger accounts with various registers; extracts general ledger information; compiles revenue reports and balance sheets.
- Monitors loans, accounts payable, and receivables to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Generates and monitors purchase orders for all companies.
- Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Journal entries including maintenance of recurring journal entries and allocations.
Required Skills
- BA/BS in Accounting or Business with emphasis in accounting.
- At least 2 years of experience as a bookkeeper or accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and financial reports.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal.
- Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Must be able to multi-task, manage time constraints and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to keep information strictly confidential.
- Accuracy in data entry.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience working in shared service delivery.
- QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Rent Manager and Avid Experience a plus.
- Experience with and knowledge of an integrated ERP system.
- Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.
Wages are negotiable within the competitive salary range set by The Reading Group. The ranges have been established based on organization, industry, and national standards. Desired salary expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
This position summary is not to be considered an exhaustive description of the responsibilities which may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key responsibilities. Please note that duties and qualification of this and all jobs will change as we evolve our organization.
The Reading Group (TRG) recruits, employs, trains, compensates, promotes, and celebrates employees of all races, religions, colors, national origins, sexes, sexual orientations, disabilities, ages, veteran status and all the other characteristics that make individuals unique and extraordinary. At TRG, we have a clear vision: to be an employer of choice where a diverse mix of talented peopled want to be and can do their best work.