Bookkeeper

Description

M.S. Rau is looking for a Bookkeeper who supports the company’s financial department by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, processing daily financial entries, reconciling accounts, and processing timecards and payroll.

Who We Are:

M.S. Rau is an internationally recognized leader in rare and important antiques, fine art and jewelry. Our philosophy of ultimate client satisfaction has guided us for over a century, solidifying our commitment to building life-long relationships of trust with each client. https://www.rauantiques.com

Who You Are:

You have a strong work ethic, a desire to learn and positive attitude. The expertise you will bring include:

• Perform basic and routine accounting functions and maintain a filing system for all financial documents.
• Review Accounts Payable for accuracy, documentation, and proper authorization; issue Accounts Payable checks for signature and remit for payment.
• Process Accounts Receivables by coding and applying payments accurately to customer accounts and general ledger. 
• Assist in the processing of multi-state sales tax collections and payments.
• Review vendor statements for accuracy; prepare and record all vendor checks to ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Process all internal purchase requests.
• Oversee the procurement card process which includes ensuring all receipts are submitted and properly coded for the financial system and performing monthly credit card reconciliation. 
• Review timecards and follow up with supervisors on necessary corrections; ensure timely and accurate payroll process and disbursement.
• Provide guidance to all departments as related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll issues.
• Prepare journal vouchers covering adjusting entries and other necessary entries affecting expenditures, receipts, etc.
• Serve as backup to Controller for basic entry of inventory into Salesforce.
• Participate in establishing and implementing accounting policies, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

Other skills you will bring to M.S. Rau:

• Associate degree in accounting or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Capable of promoting teamwork within the department and in coordination with other departments.
• Self-management, initiative and individual judgment is expected.

Preferred

• 2 years of accounting and payroll experience
• Experience with QuickBooks and Paylocity

What We Offer:

Located in the French Quarter for more than a century, M.S Rau has been a leader in the art, antiques, and jewelry fields. Working here means you work for the best of the best while surrounded by some of the world's most fascinating and beautiful treasures. 

Compensation and Hours

This is a fulltime hourly position with a compensation range of $18 to $24 per hour plus the potential to earn quarterly and annual bonuses. The position works Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00.

Work Environment

This is a sedentary office position with employees working in a controlled office environment. The employee answers telephone calls and occasionally bends, reaches, and pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports. Moves within the building to collect, deliver, and copy documents. The position uses a computer terminal to access input and retrieve data. Finger dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard and calculator.

Benefits

M.S. Rau offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package that fits you and your family's needs. Benefits are focused on the health and wellness, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. We offer:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Cancer and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• 401k with match
• On-site gym

Other Duties
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO Statement 

M S Rau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or older), national origin, marital status, handicap or disability (including pregnancy), perception of history of handicap or disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. EEO is the Law links in English and Spanish.

Salary : $18 - $24