What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Berk Enterprises?
Job Summary
RR Berk Management seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to oversee financial operations and record-keeping for a HNW family and associated small businesses. This role demands high confidentiality and discretion, with direct reporting to family members and no external reporting requirements. Primarily an on-site role, this position offers limited hybrid flexibility for occasional personal schedule adjustments, though regular remote work is not offered.
What we offer you:
- Full benefits including medical, health savings account, dental and vision
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid training, paid time off, holidays
- 401k company match
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
What you will be doing during your career with RR Berk Management:
1. Bookkeeping for Small Hospitality & Entertainment Business
1. Bookkeeping for Small Hospitality & Entertainment Business
- Perform monthly reconciliations and categorize expenses by department.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for management.
- Support forecasting efforts to guide business planning.
- Maintain the general ledger with accurate entries for business transactions.
2. Full-Charge Bookkeeping for Family-Owned Management Company
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a consulting management company, tracking all financial transactions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
3. Financial Oversight for Annual Four-Day Exposition/Convention
- Handle record-keeping for a family-run, passion-driven exposition held in Chicago, IL.
- Prepare event-specific financial reports and manage event budgets.
4. Personal Financial Record-Keeping
- Maintain confidential and accurate records for the family’s personal finances.
5. Collaboration with External Professionals
- Summarize information from estate attorneys, investment advisors, CPAs, and other consultants.
- Provide clear, concise reporting and information to the family based on professional input.
To be considered for a career with us, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping, personal finance, or accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Ability to translate financial information for non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience working collaboratively with external advisors such as CPAs and attorneys.
Flexible work from home options available.
