Bookkeeper

Description

Britten is a veteran-owned (VSOB) creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35 years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper. 

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch.

What We Seek...

We are looking for an individual with a strong concern for quality and accuracy of work with a results-oriented focus. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for all areas of accounting for our Britten Woodworks company, a division of Britten, Inc. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract management, general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.

We want people who align with and can live our core values:  
We Say Yes
We Hustle  

We Think Bigger  
We Keep Promises  
We Build People Up 

Job Summary and Job Functions

• This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. 
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Responsible for all AR (including AIA Billings), AP, Cash and all other General Accounting duties
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with Britten Woodworks leadership to support overall company goals and objectives.
• Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and other company wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the company. 
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

OTHER DUTIES 

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• 4 years or more of related experience, required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in accounting and operational software: QuickBooks, ShopPAK, Excel, Google Sheets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• General knowledge of Construction contracts, AIA billing
• Experience with Job Costing preferred
• Results oriented focus with the ability to get things done and the ability to quickly adapt in a changing environment 
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Office environment working atmosphere 
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments  
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods   
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another  
• Communicating with others to exchange information  
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers 
• Performing and assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness work  
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing 
• Light work that includes moving or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds 

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive hourly rate and/or salary is being offered and a full benefits package for all full-time positions. 

Benefits Package Highlights: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K 
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees) 
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies) 
• Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

Britten, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristics as protected by federal, state or local law. Britten, Inc. is a drug free employer.