Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Our client in St. Peters is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and demonstrate proficiency in various accounting software. The position of Bookkeeping Assistant reports to the Data Control Supervisor and consists of maintaining records by calculating, posting, filing, and verifying information to obtain primary financial data for agency.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring proper procedure is adopted and all deadlines are met.
• Review all items processed by bookkeeping for correct entry and mathematical accuracy; identifying, reporting, and correcting discrepancies found.
• Enter membership dues, interest on accounts, and receipts of sales by classifying, recording, and summarizing financial data using bookkeeping software.
• Compile financial reports pertaining to matters such as cash receipts and expenditures.
• Code documents with proper account designations using the TPA chart of accounts and rate chart.
• Complying with bookkeeping policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare bank deposits for all TPA fund accounts; maintain electronic and hard copy filing records.
• Process payments for invoices and membership refunds; track daily of membership counts.
• Answer incoming calls and transferring them to the appropriate party as necessary.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, or mail relevant to the bookkeeping duties.
• All other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Experience:

• Bookkeeping or Accounting Experience: 3 Years or Equivalent Education ( Required )
• Windows PC Computer: 3 Years ( Required )
• Microsoft Office Suite: 3 Years ( Required )
• Accounting Software- QuickBooks or MIP/Sage: 1 Year ( Preferred )
• Strong active listening and time management skills.
• Proven track record of handling matters with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task and refocus on prioritized duties.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong proof-reading skills.
• Maintaining a high level of integrity and dependability to fulfill all job obligations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a shared office environment
• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• General office machine use.

Employment & Schedule

• Work Location: St. Charles, MO (100% On-Site, Non-Remote)
• 4-Day Week: Monday-Thursday, Closed on Friday
• Hours: 7:00a - 4:30p
• Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly Position
• Starting Pay: $20/hour

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Dental Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee
• TPA Membership – 100% Paid for Employee
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Account – Voluntary Employee Contributions with Potential Year-End Match
• Paid Maternity Leave

EOE

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