Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Bookkeeper with experience managing bank and brokerage accounts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling multiple bank and investment accounts, recording transactions, monitoring transfers, and ensuring all financial activity is properly categorized and documented.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working with detailed financial information, identifying discrepancies, and handling confidential banking and investment information with a high level of accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple bank and brokerage accounts

• Reconcile monthly bank statements and brokerage statements

• Record deposits, withdrawals, checks, ACH transactions, wires, transfers, and other banking activity

• Record brokerage transactions including purchases and sales of securities, dividends, interest, fees, and transfers

• Track transfers between bank accounts and brokerage accounts

• Monitor account activity and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions

• Maintain accurate cash balances across all accounts

• Properly categorize and document financial transactions

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close

• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation

• Prepare financial reports and account reconciliations for management and outside accountants

• Assist with tax preparation by providing accurate financial records and supporting documentation

• Communicate with banks, brokerage firms, CPAs, and other financial professionals as needed

• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive banking, investment, and financial information

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience

• Experience managing and reconciling bank accounts

• Experience working with brokerage or investment accounts

• Strong understanding of account reconciliation and transaction categorization

• Proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting software

• Strong Excel skills

• Ability to accurately interpret bank and brokerage statements

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to identify discrepancies and independently research and resolve issues

• High level of integrity and discretion

• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple bank and brokerage accounts

• Knowledge of investment accounting

• Familiarity with realized and unrealized gains and losses

• Experience working with CPAs and tax professionals

• Experience with year-end financial and tax reporting

• Experience handling high-volume or complex financial transactions

What We Offer

• Paid Holidays

• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits

• Sick/Vacation Leave

• Simple IRA

• Professional and supportive work environment

• FSA