Bookkeeper

Job Description

Bookkeeper | Caputa & Associates Ltd

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Caputa & Associates Ltd., located in Chicago, IL. Caputa & Associates Ltd. is a professional accounting firm that provides reliable financial, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients. This role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting informed financial decisions for businesses. Team members work in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and client service are highly valued.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chicago, IL

• Team: Collaborates with accountants and other team members
• Mission: Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance to support client engagements and informed financial decisions.
• Tech Stack: accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Records Management: Maintain accurate financial records, including posting and reconciling journal entries.
• Accounts Oversight: Manage accounts payable and receivable, and assist with payroll entries as needed.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare and review financial statements and reports, ensuring transactions comply with firm standards and regulatory requirements.
• Data Processing & Support: Utilize accounting software to process data and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Client Interaction: Respond to internal and client inquiries regarding financial information and maintain organized documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Solid understanding of basic finance and accounting principles, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience: Strong bookkeeping skills, including maintaining ledgers, managing accounts payable/receivable, and reconciling accounts. Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting monthly and annual reporting processes.
• Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and related finance tools used for data entry, reporting, and reconciliation. Ability to accurately record and review journal entries (accounting) in accordance with established procedures.