Certified Bookkeeper at GDM, Inc.

Overview:

GDM, Inc. is a general contractor and construction procurement firm that provides heavy equipment rentals, construction materials, tools and staff for the utility, engineering and construction industry.

Job Description:

The certified bookkeeper position creates financial transactions and generates reports from that information. The creation of financial transactions includes posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from such source documents as invoices to customers, cash receipts, and supplier invoices. The bookkeeper also reconciles accounts to ensure their accuracy.

Certified Bookkeeper Essential Functions:

Perform general bookkeeping duties; posting in accounting system, reconcile accounts, receives, approves, and, when necessary, investigates accounts payable and receivable transactions.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.

Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.

Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.

Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.

Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.

Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.

Maintains historical records by filing documents.

Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Effectively communicates (both in verbal and written form) with internal and external customers, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.

Keeps track of assets.

Prepares appropriate schedules and reports as requested by leadership or accountant.

Deposits accounts receivables into bank accounts.

Handles payroll.

Receives, reviews, and posts statements.

Assists accountants with tax return preparation.

Generates 1099's and W-2's

Respond to internal and external e-mails/phone calls within 24 hours.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preferred GAAP

Minimum of five years responsible accounting or certified bookkeeping experience including accounts payable,

accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and financial reports.

Developing Standards, Analyzing Information, Dealing with Complexity, Reporting Research Results,

Data Entry Skills, Accounting, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness.

Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks

Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism

Ability to operate calculator, computer, and other general office equipment

Knowledge of computerized accounting, but must be able to do a manual set of books

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions and payroll returns.

Strong organization & multi-tasking skills

Strong problem solving skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English

Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills

Prior experience in Business Management preferred

May be required to be a Notary Public