US Bookkeeper – Onsite

Job Purpose:

As a Bookkeeper, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of our company. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for accounting, strong attention to detail, and a track record of delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for maintaining and balancing our general ledger accounts to ensure our financial records are accurate and up to date.
• You will verify the accuracy of transactions and reconcile discrepancies to ensure that we’re operating with the highest level of financial integrity.
• You will prepare financial statements and reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to give us an accurate picture of our financial standing.
• You will process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure timely payments and collections.
• You will ensure that our payroll is processed accurately and on time.
• You will prepare and file tax returns and other government reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• You will manage bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure that we’re accounting for all financial transactions.
• You will maintain an orderly accounting filing system to ensure that our financial records are easily accessible and well-organized.
• You will provide support to the Accounting Manager as needed to help us achieve our financial goals.

Additional Information: Given the client has focus on property lease tracking and renewals, a significant portion of the bookkeeper’s responsibilities will likely involve lease accounting principles. This includes tasks like:

• Preparing lease disclosures: Creating necessary disclosures about lease obligations in financial statements.
• Lease contract analysis: Determining if leases fall under capitalization criteria.
• Calculating lease liabilities and assets: Calculating present value of lease payments for recording liabilities and assets.
• Allocating lease payments: Splitting lease payments between interest expense and asset amortization.

Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• You have a strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, and you’re comfortable using financial software such as QuickBooks or Xero.
• You have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, and you take pride in ensuring that financial records are always up to date and accurate.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills, and you’re able to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• You’re able to work independently and as part of a team, and you’re comfortable communicating with others to ensure that financial information is accurate and well-understood.

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