What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at MERIT RESOURCE SERVICES?
BOOKKEEPER
Under the supervision of the Business Manager, the Bookkeeper will provide bookkeeping and accounts payable services for the agency and is responsible for payroll, tax liability deposits, and other corresponding reports regarding employee wages. The bookkeeper will provide financial information to the Administrative Team and Board of Directors as requested.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists Business Manager and Administrative Team on an as needed basis.
- Maintains employee payroll data (i.e. pay rates, tax and miscellaneous deductions, and vacation and sick leave accruals and disbursements, etc.). Reviews timesheets for accuracy according to work schedule and leave requests. Processes and disburses payroll on a semi-monthly basis (around the 5 and 20 of each month).
- Responds to any employee wage garnishments and verification of income requests.
- Deposits mandatory tax liability in a timely fashion. Processes other payroll liabilities (i.e. pension/retirement plan and H.S.A. employee’s contribution and agency match as designated by Board of Directors, supplemental life insurance policies, etc.).
- Responsible for completion of all quarterly reports and multiple worksite reports.
- Prints all pertinent payroll information for permanent records and prepares W-2s. Provides requested information for the creation of 1099’s.
- Submits payments to vendors as required and according to budget upon verification of accounts payable invoices. Disburses expenses between program and administrative costs. Determines percentage of programs vs. administrative on an annual basis.
- Reviews on-line bank account information daily for cash receipts and posts to account software. Reconciles bank deposit reports from each office and applies transactions to correct general ledger accounts. Reconciles bank accounts: checking, savings, and money market on a monthly basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of an AA Degree and two years of experience or equivalent years of work experience in general bookkeeping and acceptable standards for accounts payable. It is essential that applicant have a good understanding of payroll procedures, deductions, and tax liability requirements. Good communication skills and knowledge of QuickBooks, Windows Word and Excel software is recommended. Position includes some travel.
Applicants must have no history or evidence of alcohol/other drug misuse for a period of one year prior to employment and no alcohol/drug misuse while in this position. Applicant must subscribe to the MERIT Code of Ethics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,132.80 - $63,342.54 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,133 - $63,343
