What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Element Bars Inc?
Overview
Successful, niche food manufacturer in Chicago seeks a reliable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper.
Role
The Bookkeeper will fulfill a number of duties across multiple functional areas of the Company, primarily focused on record keeping and data integrity.
Responsibilities
- Accounting / Finance o Accounts Payable: process timely payments to suppliers, after confirming invoice details and resolving any discrepancies
- Manage & organize all Company outbound payments, including checks, credit card, ACH o Accounts Receivable
- Participate in final production counts, records
- Process outbound invoices to customers
- Apply payments as received and monitor aging of accounts o Payroll
- Review & confirm staff hours for both internal and external (staffing agency) employees
- Transfer data from timekeeping software into payroll system
- Quality Assurance o Gather and file daily production records o Participate in quality inspections o Pursue industry certification (company-paid training provided)
- Shipping / Receiving o Verify inbound shipment paperwork o Log information in ERP inventory tracking system, including lot codes, expiration dates o Communicate with freight brokers to book inbound and outbound shipments
- Misc o Additional tasks as assigned
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
The individual MUST be detail-oriented and reliable
Task-oriented, able to keep up with high transaction volume
Excellent communicator, both written & verbal
Manufacturing experience (food manufacturing a plus)
Experience with ERP software (any brand)
Quickbooks experience a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60612: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location