Bookkeeper jobs in Lawrence, MA

Summary

The Bookkeeper performs all journal entries to debit and credit accounts, reconciles statements, and generates accounting reports. In partnership with the Business Operations Manager, the Bookkeeper is responsible for preparing budgets, cash flows, forecasting, and goals in each of these areas. The Bookkeeper will meet with the Owner on a monthly basis to provide a financial summary and discuss future planning.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversees financial accounts, analysis, and budget forecasting
• Maintains records of financial transactions through general ledger management
• Responsible for preparing reconciliations, cash flows, and accounting statements
• Ensures legal compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Establishes best practice methods for sales tax reporting
• Understands business plans and writes proposals
• Provides outstanding service to both internal and external customers
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• May be responsible for vendor selection and contractor relationships

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5-8 years experience managing bookkeeping and accounting practices
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite and Google apps, with advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related area
• 8-10 years experience managing bookkeeping and accounting practices
• 3 years experience managing business operations
• Experience with You Need a Budget software preferred

Work Environment

This job can be performed in a professional or home office environment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position and hours will vary; evenings and weekends may be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Danvers, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person