Architectural Elements is a team of artisans that design, fabricate, and install specialized architectural & landscape related projects. Working with all metals, wood, glass, & plastics, we can custom-fabricate any manner of decorative elements and architectural details– from intricate light fixtures to multi-story staircases.
We are now hiring a full-time
BOOKKEEPER
We offer a competitive wage (DOE) with 6 paid holidays & paid time off. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is also available, along with a company 401(k) plan.
Job Summary:
Bookkeepers are responsible for accurately recording day-to-day financial transactions of the company. Bookkeepers work closely with the accounting team to process accounts payable & receivable, manage invoices & tax payments, and process payroll.
Key Position Roles:
- Maintain & operate a complete & systematic set of general books, including subsidiary ledgers, in accordance with a prescribed system of accounts
- Post entries and prove balances on various ledgers
- Take trial balances and prepare summary statements of ledger balances
- Review & check a wide variety of complex account keeping records & reports
- Prepare checks, payments, and bank deposits
- Pay any debt as it comes due for payment and collect receivables promptly
- Tag & monitor fixed assets
- Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
- Comply with federal, state, & local legal requirements by studying requirements, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing reports, and advising management on needed actions
- Purchase supplies & equipment as authorized by management
- Monitor office supply levels and reorder as necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of employee & customer data
- Provide clerical & administrative support to management as requested
- Build customer & client relationships with excellent communication & customer service
- Exhibit excellent document control & organization, digitally & physically
Qualifications:
- Associates degree with a concentration in accounting or equivalent combination of education & work experience
- 2+ years of professional bookkeeping experience
- 2+ years QuickBooks experience
- Strong understanding of budgets & all aspects of bookkeeping
- Excellent time management, organization, & independent judgement skills
- Strong command of both verbal & written English
- Strong data-entry, analytical, & math skills and acute attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize & multitask
- Construction accounting experience a plus, but not required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Operating Systems, QuickBooks, & MS Office applications
- Ability to work in our offices in Bellingham, Washington; there is no option to telecommute at this time.
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