Bookkeeper

Our Vision at ThinkGrow is to evolve into one of the key players in the research, development and production of LED horticultural lighting throughout the world. With that, our lights are the first of its kind to provide lighting solutions with the best controllability along with TrolMaster control systems to cover each individual cultivator’s needs, from the home hobbyist to large industrial facilities. We partner with some of the largest names in the cultivation business who stand by who we are and what our products can bring to their company's vision. If you are passionate about innovation and being a part of a forward-thinking company, join us! 

We are looking for a dynamic Bookkeeper to help strengthen our team! This position is located in Sacramento, CA and is part-time with the potential of becoming full-time. Review the job responsibilities and let us know why you are the perfect one for this position! 

Job Responsibilities but not limited to: 

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and adhere to company policies
  Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
• Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables
• Ensure the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
• Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors timely
• Analyze invoices, expense reports and check requests for accuracy and approvals.
• Familiar with importing and exporting files for payment purposes
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or other payment issues with vendors.
• Resolve and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable/accounts recievable data
• Reconcile the accounts ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Generate reports detailing status
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Perform administrative duties such as copying, opening mail, filing, maintaining open invoices
• Understands compliance issues for accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
  

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• •  2-3 years of experience - Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or in a similar role. 
    
  • Associates degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting or Business management
  • It is beneficial if a candidate is a Certified Bookkeeper (CP) from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or equivalent, but this is not required.
    
  • QuickBook Online or Desktop and Fishbowl EMS is highly desired
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Intermediate to Proficient Microsoft user to include Excel (Vlookup and Pivots) is highly desired.
  • The desire and ability to be punctual and professional every day.
  • Experience performing bookkeeping for complex businesses through financial statement preparation and review.
  • Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate both internally and externally
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners
  • Bilingual with Chinese is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 6 to 8 hours per day while working at a computer, during meeting or while driving. Walking up to 2 hours per day while performing field visits as needed. Ability to see well enough to function in a typical office environment and read standard text on paper and electronic screen of a computer or handheld device. The employee frequently is required to use hands. Repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Available for after hour emergency response.

ThinkGrow is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities