What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeping Assitant position at Vanguard Research & Title Services?
Our company is looking for a full-time Bookkeeping Assistant in our Syracuse, NY office to perform daily accounting tasks that will support our accounting team and overall organization. You will help our Accounting department run smoothly, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions.
To be successful in this role, you should have, or be able to acquire, strong knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, good organizational skills, and working knowledge of accounting software. Ultimately, a top-notch bookkeeping assistant should have integrity, excellent mathematical skills, and an understanding of data privacy standards.
Main Areas of Accountability & Influence:
- Process and prepare financial statements
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Respond to customer inquiries and work to provide resolution
- Collect and review data for reports
- Assist with performing audits on financial statements and reports
- Reconcile accounts
- Create and update expense reports
- Process reimbursement forms
- Prepare bank deposits
- Coordinate orders and payments for municipal searches
- Enter financial transactions into accounting software and internal databases
- Check spreadsheets for accuracy
- Maintain digital and physical financial records
- Assist Bookkeeper and/or CFO with projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or the Executive team to support the ongoing needs and mission of the Company
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid time off
- 9 paid Holidays
- Retirement plan
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Ongoing professional and personal development and educational resources
- Career growth opportunities
- Hybrid or partial remote option may be considered for the right candidate after 1 year
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other related fields
- Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong organizational skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Quickbooks software or ability to learn
- Bachelors in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Minimum education level required: High School diploma or GED with 2-3 years of experience in a professional office environment OR Associates Degree and 1-2 years of experience in a professional office environment
