Bookkeeper

in Professional Services
  • Rockville, Maryland View on Map
  • Salary: $31.25 - $31.25
Contract

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Staff
  • Degree Type High School Diploma / GED
  • Employment Contract
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000015665
  • Salary Type Hourly
  • Industry Fund Administration
  • Selling Points

    Contribute to impactful financial operations in a structured environment. Enhance your expertise in accounting systems and reconciliation processes. Collaborate with professionals to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Job Description

Overview

  • Perform general accounting tasks including cash receipts, disbursements, accounts receivable/payable, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial data.
  • Utilize accounting systems to process invoices, maintain vendor information, and prepare journal entries.
  • Collaborate with departments and external agents to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with procedures.
  • Prepare schedules and reports for audits and internal reviews as assigned.
  • Maintain fixed asset depreciation schedules and assist in yearly audits.
  • Operate office equipment including computers, printers, and calculators efficiently.
  • Work in a standard office environment with regular hours and occasional deadlines.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Process accounts payable invoices, assign ledger accounts, and manage electronic workflows.
  • Download deposit files and generate automated journal entries for contribution receipts.
  • Reconcile subsidiary accounts receivable balances and scan related documents.
  • Prepare adjusting journal entries for contribution reports and accounts receivable activities.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies in lockbox deposits and reimbursement requests.
  • Void and reissue stale-dated checks following established procedures.
  • Prepare financial schedules and reports for audits and management reviews.
  • Maintain monthly and yearly depreciation schedules for fixed assets.

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required; proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting; 5 years preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to operate office equipment and perform tasks with high accuracy.
  • Effective communication skills for written correspondence and telephone interactions.
  • Ability to adapt to procedural changes and manage deadlines effectively.
  • Working knowledge of automated accounting systems and general ledger processes.
  • Capability to perform detailed research and solve problems within assigned functions.
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