What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Entourage Yearbooks?
Entourage is a next generation printing company serving thousands of schools and organizations across the US and 18 countries around the world. Our quickly expanding team is looking for energized and passionate individuals who are excited to provide next level printing services to our community. Entourage is an equal opportunity employer with great benefits and opportunities to advance.
Entourage Yearbooks is looking for a Bookkeeper with a passion for providing top-notch customer service and managing multiple accounts in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in overseeing operational accounting, general ledger activities, including month-end close, and preparation of financial statements in a large manufacturing setting while following established guidelines. They will also research, resolve, and communicate accounts receivable issues related to customer accounts. This includes, but is not limited to processing payments, working as part of our team that handles collections and new and existing customer maintenance. A critical component of this position is displaying work habits that demonstrate a willingness to help co-workers, being flexible to changes in the position and in accepting new assignments.
*Duties/Responsibilities*
- Process daily payments (checks, CC and ACH) in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Process incoming mail concerning billing and invoicing
- Communicate with customers and vendors about billing discrepancies and questions
- Set up new accounts and handle maintenance on existing accounts
- Assisting with month-end reporting
- Managing multiple accounts across several brands within the company using our accounting software (Quickbooks Online)
- Categorizing bank transactions daily, reconciling chart of accounts monthly, making sure the bills are entered weekly, ensuring there are no duplicate transactions, and reviewing reports for clarity and comprehension.
- Establishing and maintaining vendor relationships in regards to invoices and payments
- Ensuring that the bill payments are sent out in a timely manner
- Auditing books every month to find discrepancies and fixing those discrepancies
- Work with other department managers to collect expense reports
- Partner commissions
- Correcting inaccuracies/discrepancies in financial reporting
- Verify accounts payable
- Manage high volume of incoming calls
- Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
- Meet personal/customer service team collection targets and call handling quotas
- Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
- Keep records of customer interactions via internal CRM system
*Qualifications*
- Associate’s Degree with 2 years experience, preferred
- Collections experience a plus
- Superior mathematical and analytical skills
- Knowledgeable with Google Workspace applications
- Competency with Quickbooks Online
- Must work well both in a team environment and independently
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Must be detail oriented; maintaining high level of accuracy and provide follow-up as needed
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong time-management skills
- Work effectively with deadlines and confidential data.
- Excellent communication skills, native English preferred (both verbal and written)
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, a plus
We offer competitive pay and benefits package. Join our team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic work environment. Apply now!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Performance bonus
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- QuickBooks Online: 3 years (Required)
- GAAP: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Fluent English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Princeton, NJ 08540: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28