What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Merit Electric?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Perform general bookkeeping duties, including posting information to accounting software and regularly reconciling accounts.
- Interact with vendors and customers, other accounting team members, construction project managers and all necessary departments to ensure prompt resolution of issues and achieve maximum efficiency of operations.
- Make deposits and record all cash receipts.
- Distribute customer invoices and ensure that receivables are collected in a timely manner.
- Pay debts as they come due for payment, including necessary bills as well as supplier and vendor invoices.
- Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and credit cards on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain an organized and streamlined accounting system.
- Monthly and year-end reporting.
- Provide administrative support to management.
- General office duties such as answering phone calls and assisting walk-in customers.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, or relevant field.
- Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
- Quickbooks, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- Must be extremely reliable, persistent, must be able to work as a team and independently, and have excellent communication skills (written/verbal).
- Must be a self-starter willing to take on challenges with a strong work ethic, excellent organization, a positive attitude, and motivation. Must work well with a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
- Suitable candidates will have demonstrated the independent work habits with solid time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Candidate must possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan include:
- Company paid medical, dental, and vision
- 401k plan
- Employee assistance program
- 8 paid holidays each year
- Paid time off
