Entry Level Bookkeeper

Jobot; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Entry Level Bookkeeper in Las Cruces, NM. Recent graduates are welcomed to apply for this role focusing on recording daily financial transactions, AP/AR processes, and payroll support.

You will work with the accounting team to analyze financial reports and ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate possesses a finance or accounting degree, proven bookkeeping experience, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Proven bookkeeping experience and understanding of AP/AR.
• Ability to prepare financial reports with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and postings.
• Verify correct posting to daybook, ledgers, and general ledger.
• Bring books to trial balance; perform posting checks.
• Prepare tax forms and manage data entry and records.
• Process accounts receivable/payable and payroll timely.
• Collaborate with team to develop forecasts and budgets.
• Maintain orderly accounting filing system; provide administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Entry Level Position - Recent Graduates are welcomed to apply!

Salary: $15 - $17 per hour

Job Details

A bit about us

We are searching for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Entry Level Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. This role will also involve working closely with our accounting team to create and analyze financial reports, ensuring legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable, and manage invoices and tax payments. Our ideal candidate is a team player who can maintain high levels of confidentiality while exhibiting exceptional problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

Why join us

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career in finance and work with a vibrant, supportive team. If you are passionate about numbers, meticulous, and have a knack for maintaining financial order, we'd like to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process.
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct daybook, suppliers' ledger, customer ledger, and general ledger.
• Bring the books to the trial balance stage.
• Perform partial checks of the posting process.
• Complete tax forms.
• Enter data, maintain records, and create reports and financial statements.
• Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to develop forecasts and budgets.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested.

Qualifications

• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proven bookkeeping experience.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, and accounting software packages.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.