Bookkeeper

John Oldham Studios; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A small manufacturing company in Wethersfield, Connecticut is seeking a full-charge bookkeeper to manage accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and various financial documents. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least three years of experience, and is proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential. Join a supportive team environment focused on quality work and satisfying client needs.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in bookkeeping.
• High flexibility to move between tasks required.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to each task.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and payments.
• Prepare and process payroll using QuickBooks.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns.

Skills

Accounts Payable processing

Accounts Receivable processing

Payroll preparation

QuickBooks

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

Full-charge bookkeeping position with a small manufacturing company located in Central Connecticut. Processing of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger.

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable

• Review and process vendor invoices and payments.
• Reconcile credit card statements.
• Process commission payments to sales employees.
• Communicate with suppliers via phone.
• Maintain Accounts Payable files.

Accounts Receivable

• Review and prepare customer invoices.
• Receive and process customer payments.
• Communicate with suppliers via phone.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable files.

Payroll

• Prepare timesheets for use in processing payroll and job cost tracking.
• Prepare and process payroll using QuickBooks.
• Process 401(k) contributions and workers compensation payments.

Other Functions

• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare and file personal property tax declaration.
• Process Forms 1099.
• Prepare various town state and federal documents (federal surveys), state annual filings (registrations/renewals), town annual income and expense reports, as required.
• File worker's compensation claims, as required.
• File insurance enrollment forms for medical, life and short-term disability coverage when required.
• Understand and assist with unemployment filings, disability filings, benefits documentation.
• Provide Human Resource support and documentation (recruiting, documentation and handling of personnel issues).
• Post general journal entries.
• Produce monthly and year-end reports for management.
• Miscellaneous assistance with business processes and business practice.
• Maintain general files.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, problem solving and application of professional and company standards.
• Takes ownership of projects and tasks.
• Meets time constraints, internal deadlines and tax compliance deadlines.
• Contributes to the Team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service to clients and team members.
• Prepares various reports, projects, and duties as assigned.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Maintains and complies with the highest degree of professional standards, professional conduct, confidentiality and personal conduct.

Requirements

• Three years experience
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Position requires high flexibility to move between tasks
• Computer skills, including intermediate to advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• QuickBooks experience

Additional Required Attributes

• Strong work ethic
• Commitment to each task
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Typing skills