Bookkeeper

Description

Our client is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a growing distribution business. This position will be responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash posting, bank reconciliations, collections, and month-end close support.

The ideal candidate will be a self-sufficient accounting professional who enjoys working in a small team environment, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable handling a variety of bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

+ Download and post customer payments received electronically

+ Reconcile cash activity and bank accounts daily

+ Manage collections efforts and follow up on overdue receivables

+ Research and resolve customer billing discrepancies

+ Communicate with customers and internal sales teams regarding invoice disputes and credits

+ Upload invoices to customer portals as required

+ Process vendor invoices and maintain accounts payable records

+ Prepare ACH payment batches and support wire transactions

+ Post vendor and customer payments in the accounting system

+ Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliations

+ Assist with month-end close activities

+ Generate reports and perform basic financial analysis for management and sales teams

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience

+ Accounting degree preferred but not required

+ Several years of hands-on bookkeeping experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

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Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and reconciliations

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Software & Technical Skills

+ ERP system experience required

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Experience with inventory or distribution accounting systems preferred

+ Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

+ Pivot Tables

+ VLOOKUPs

+ Data analysis and reporting

Preferred Background

+ Bookkeeping experience in a small to mid-sized company

+ Distribution, inventory, manufacturing, or project-based business experience

+ Experience supporting both AP and AR functions

Ideal Personality Fit

+ Easy-going and collaborative

+ Reliable and dependable

+ Quick learner who can pick up new systems and processes

+ Comfortable working in a small team environment

+ Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Work Schedule

+ Approximately 25-30 hours per week

+ 3 days onsite

+ Preferred schedules:

+ Monday / Wednesday / Friday, or

+ Monday / Thursday / Friday

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