Bookkeeper

Description

We are looking for a meticulous and organized Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping for our organization. This role involves overseeing accounts payable and receivable, handling payroll, and maintaining asset schedules, among other essential responsibilities. Based in Aurora, Illinois, this position requires someone who is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare month-end and quarterly financial reports, as well as collaborate with external firms to finalize year-end financial statements.

- Manage accounts payable by reviewing invoices, processing payments, issuing checks, and overseeing vendor transactions.

- Handle accounts receivable duties, including daily cash entries, deposit checks, applying credits, and maintaining collection logs.

- Maintain depreciation schedules and ensure assets are expensed accurately and evenly.

- Oversee petty cash management, including tracking reimbursements and coordinating with the bank.

- Administer monthly sales tax filings and payments in compliance with regulations.

- Coordinate workers' compensation audits by preparing necessary documentation for auditors.

- Manage corporate and building insurance policies, including renewals and updates.

- Support HR functions such as employee health insurance enrollments, payroll setup, and maintaining personnel files.

- Administer 401(k) accounts, schedule employee vacations, and prepare W-2 documentation.

Salary is $65,000-$80,000

Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/vision

+ 401K

Requirements - Proven experience in bookkeeping and financial management.

- Proficiency in Quick Books Enterprise for accounting tasks.

- Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Ability to perform accurate bank reconciliations and maintain financial schedules.

- Familiarity with tax filing procedures, including sales tax reporting.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to handle HR-related tasks such as payroll and benefits administration.

- Effective communication skills for liaising with auditors, vendors, and employees.

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