Bookkeeper

Bookkeeping, AR/AP

General Description

The Bookkeeping position supports the team by performing basic accounting functions such as processing payments, receipts and deposits, assigning GL numbers, performing voucher transactions, maintaining payment records, reconciling statements and invoices and other related AP/AR duties. Secondly, the Administrative/Clerical/Bookkeeper will receive, sort and distribute incoming mail, maintain filing systems, compile records, check and enter data, update and maintain databases.   This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe office environment.  Lastly, the Administrative/Clerical/Bookkeeper is responsible for completing all duties assigned.

Work Schedule

Requires working weekday mornings and afternoons.  Some early mornings, weekends and evenings may be required.

Essential Skills

Regular Attendance Punctuality, Dependability

Acting with Honor and Character: Integrity and Ethics

Arithmetic Computation: Arithmetic Computation

Accounting: General Knowledge of Basic Accounting Principles, 10-key by Touch

Communicating Effectively: Written Communication, Information Sharing, Verbal Communication, English Language Proficiency

Conscientiousness/Inspection/Detail Orientation: Following Instructions, Attention to Detail, Dependability

Dealing with Trouble: Problem Solving, Analytical

Getting Organized: Multi-Tasking, Time Management, Filing, Organizing, Collating

Demonstrating Personal Flexibility: Learning, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance

Reading Comprehension: Reading Comprehension

Office Tools/ Measuring: Telephone, fax/copier, shredder, computer, Microsoft Excel and other Office programs, calculator

Physical Requirements

Agility: The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks.

Physical Strength: The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups. 

Stamina: The ability to perform repetitive tasks as well as sitting for long periods.  The ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

Visual Acuity: The ability to see details (e.g., letters, numbers, codes, color, symbols, marks, labels, signs, video displays).  The ability to utilize a computer monitor for extended periods of time.

Hand-Eye Coordination: The ability to coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.

Work Conditions: The ability to perform job activities, with appropriate intermittent relief where applicable in a sedentary, indoor office. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to constant/intermittent sounds.

Manual Dexterity: The ability to make quick, accurate, skillful, coordinated movements of one hand, one hand in coordination with its arm, or two hands to grasp, place, move, or file objects. The ability to perform repetitive motion with wrist, hands and fingers as the employee will utilize a keyboard frequently.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Microsoft Excel and PC proficiency
• 2 year's experience in AR/AP roles

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years experience with accounts receivable/payable.
• 2 year Accounting degree (AA).

State Steel is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.