Bookkeeper

JOB TITLE:  Bookkeeper

FLSA STATUS:  Hourly

DEPARTMENT:  Public Sector Finance

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance, Public Sector

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

JOB LOCATION:  Piney Flats, TN

TRAVEL:  0-10%

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify and Submit Vendor Invoices for Payment: Review and ensure the accuracy of vendor invoices, ensuring timely submission for payment processing.
• Cash Application for Customer Payments: Apply customer payments to the correct accounts, ensuring accurate recording in the financial system.
• Aged Accounts Receivable Reporting: Prepare and maintain reports for aged accounts receivable to monitor outstanding customer balances and facilitate collections.
• Crosstrain and Assist Billing Procedures: Collaborate with the billing department and assist in various billing procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Work Client Chargebacks: Assist in resolving client chargebacks by reviewing details and helping to manage adjustments when necessary.
• Assist with Administrative Duties: Provide general administrative support across departments, including but not limited to answering phone calls, managing office supplies, scheduling meetings, data entry, and other tasks as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the business.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned: Take on additional tasks to support the smooth operation of the company.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE): 

• Associate’s degree in accounting or business with an emphasis in accounting, or 1 years of bookkeeping experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must be highly skilled in the use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Excellent work habits, with a willingness to work the necessary hours to complete tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
• Ability to think critically and implement improvements to increase efficiency in processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP

• Experience with Intacct or Workiva

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.