What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Financial One Accounting Inc.?
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to post entries from a variety of sources into ledgers and journals, reconcile bank statements and monitor schedules for non-profit organizations. Follows established procedures to perform routine tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform a variety of non-routine tasks with limited decision-making responsibility. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to apply to more complex assignments. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Routine contact with internal team members and external clients is required in order to meet objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Records financial transactions,
- Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable, including issuing invoices, making payments, and reconciling accounts.
- Conducts bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of transactions and identify any discrepancies.
- Prepares and submits payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, taxes, and deductions.
- Assists with tax preparation by gathering necessary documentation and providing support to external tax professionals.
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired related to clients.
- Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted accounting principles and practices.
- Intermediate proficiency in payroll processing, account analysis, account reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
- Familiarity with financial reporting
Skill in:
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office.
- Operating accounting software systems. Knowledge of Financial Edge preferred.
Ability to:
- Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
- Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments.
- Attend to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation.
- Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
- Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Degree Required: None. Associate’s degree preferred
- Required Disciplines:
- Accounting, Finance or a related field
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- None. 1 - 2 years of years of professional level Bookkeeping experience preferred. Nonprofit experience a plus. Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
- None
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
Travel Required: local travel only. Amount varies based on client need. Regular and continuous presence at client locations may be required.
Working Environment: Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting | Up to 7 hour(s) per day | Lifting | Up to .5 hour(s) per day | |
Walking | Up to 2 hour(s) per day |
| Up to 50 max. pounds** | |
Standing | Up to 4 hour(s) per day | Pushing | Up to .5 hour(s) per day | |
Bending | Up to 1 hour(s) per day |
| Up to 50 max. pounds** | |
Squatting | Up to 1 hour(s) per day | Pulling | Up to .5 hour(s) per day | |
Stooping | Up to 1 hour(s) per day |
| Up to 50 max. pounds** | |
Reaching | Up to 2 hour(s) per day | Climbing | Up to .5 hour(s) per day | |
Balancing | Will not generally apply | Stairs | Up to .5 hour(s) per day | |
Twisting | Up to 1 hour(s) per day | Ladder | Will not generally apply | |
Crawling | Will not generally apply | Step-stool | Will not generally apply | |
Kneeling | Up to 1 hour(s) per day | Excessive heat | Will not generally apply | |
Typing | Up to 4 hour(s) per day | Excessive cold | Will not generally apply | |
Data Entry | Up to 4 hour(s) per day | Dust | Will not generally apply | |
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| Humidity | Will not generally apply | |
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| Loud Noise | Will not generally apply | |
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| Hands in Water | Will not generally apply | |
Unusual hearing or vision demands: | None specified | |||
Other physical demands or notes: | ** Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position. | |||
Last updated: April 19, 2025
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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