Accounting Bookkeeper

Audit-Tel Inc • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a bookkeeper, you will oversee and manage financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Your key responsibilities include recording financial transactions, maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial statements, processing payroll, managing accounts payable and receivable, performing bank reconciliations, monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing expenses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and client interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a bookkeeper or accounting technician (e.g., CPB or AAT).
• Experience working in [industry-specific context, e.g., retail, healthcare, or nonprofit organizations].
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting solutions or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Multitasking skills for managing multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and using formulas.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record all income, expenses, and financial activities using accounting software.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reconciling accounts and correcting discrepancies.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage payroll operations, including calculating wages, withholding taxes, and issuing payments.
• Track invoices, payments, and overdue accounts while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships.
• Reconcile bank statements with internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in tracking budgets, identifying variances, and recommending adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with internal or external audits.
• Monitor expenses and recommend cost-saving measures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer match.
• Opportunities for performance bonuses tied to achieving financial accuracy benchmarks and deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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