What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper position at Chatham Emergency Services?
Chatham Emergency Services has an immediate opening for a skilled Bookkeeper to assist in maintaining our financial records. The Bookkeeper will track and manage all financial data.
Some responsibilities include:
- Standard Monthly Billing
- Entering financial transactions in Accounting Software
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Documenting transaction details
- Fact-checking accounting data
- Notify senior staff of any accounting errors
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate complex data clearly
- Excellent data entry skills
- Must have Sage Intacct or Quick books knowledge and experience
- Familiarity with a wide range of financial transactions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
- 4 years of experience in general accounting preferred; must have strong knowledge of Accounting principles and practical understanding of the different bases of accounting and how to apply them appropriately
- Must have excellent communication skills with a strong customer orientation
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to meet deadlines required
- Must be a team player whose high ethical standards and Core Values mirror those of organization
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements; Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking; Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Chatham Emergency Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $25 - $30