Bookkeeper, Sr

Zenith American Solutions•Alameda, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Bookkeeper provides advanced financial accounting for assigned clients and trust funds in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and plan guidelines. The role has the minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) required by the job description and role. The Senior Bookkeeper may also perform accounts payable duties and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience as a Level 1 Bookkeeper or four years of experience in accounting.
One year of experience in Trust Fund accounting.
Thorough understanding of common accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency with accounting software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and understand financial statements.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office tools and applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a third-party administrator.

Responsibilities

Balance FICA, federal withholding, and payroll taxes, and make appropriate deposits.
Complete forms to file and balance taxes.
Prepare accrual accounting journal entries for the year-end audit.
Prepare and send disbursement letters.
Reconcile checking, savings, and investment accounts.
Post journal entries to the general ledger.
Prepare and distribute trust financial statements and statistics.
Review vendor invoices for accuracy and reasonableness.
Make daily or weekly money transfers as needed.
Act as the department subject matter expert and a resource for Bookkeepers.
Perform accounts payable functions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.