Bookkeeper

SOUTHWEST SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS INC • Phoenix, AZ

22d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bookkeeper is responsible for computing, recording and verifying financial transactions in the accounting systems and records. In addition, this role is responsible for reconciling multiple bank and investment account statements while maintaining Trust funds files and records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Strong mathematical skills required
• Minimum 40 WPM and 7,000 KPH proficiency
• Solid expertise in MS Excel & MS Word (i.e. pivot tables and lookup functions)
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers, verbally and in writing
• Strong dedication to follow-through on all tasks and assignments
• Ability to read and comprehend simple to moderately complex instructions and correspondence
• Ability to work independently, organize, set priorities, and complete multiple projects/tasks within established deadlines
• Ability to sit for long periods of time operating a computer

Responsibilities

• Reconcile multiple bank and investment account statements.
• Review and confirm accounts payable invoices, enter into the accounting system and prepare payment letters for trustee signature.
• Coordinate payment activities with administrative support, account managers, banks, trustees and vendors.
• Process refunds, voids, canceled and stop payments in coordination with the claims and pension teams and the related banks.
• Create Fund financials, including income statements, balance sheets and related supporting schedules.
• Maintain Trust fund files and records.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with other team members, account managers, administrative support, management and auditors.
• Actively participate in team meetings and training activities.
• Perform additional responsibilities and projects as periodically assigned.

Benefits

• MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION
• SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
• Full coverage benefits for a low weekly premium of $5 (Employee Only), $15 (for Child(ren) and $20 per week for full family or Employee/Spouse.
• COMPANY PAID supplemental dental coverage of $1,000 per year for Employee.
• COMPANY PAID LONG TERM Disability & Life/AD&D coverage.
• 401K Plan including company match up to 5%.
• COMPANY PAID additional pension plan entirely funded by the company.
• EXCEPTIONAL TIME OFF package including Paid Personal Leave (PPL) and Vacation with annual BUY BACK options!!!!
• Annual, automatic pay increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED