Bookkeeper

Job Description

Bookkeeper | William Vaughan Company

The Tone:
This is a Bookkeeper role for a General Contractor based in Holland, OH, with William Vaughan Company assisting in the search. The General Contractor builds projects in the construction industry and is seeking a skilled individual to maintain its financial integrity. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial records, processing transactions efficiently, and upholding compliance with applicable standards. The Bookkeeper will support the company’s financial operations and contribute directly to its sustained success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Holland, OH
• Mission: This person owns the responsibility for maintaining precise financial records, processing all transactions accurately, and ensuring compliance to support the company’s financial health and operational success.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, MS Office, spreadsheets, proprietary software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record: Accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions and ensure their proper posting within the accounting system.
• Process: Manage and process accounts receivable, accounts payable, and handle payroll operations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reconcile: Systematically reconcile entries to ensure all accounts are balanced and maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions correctly.
• Support: Assist in the comprehensive preparation of financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing critical account information, and provide support in contracts, job setups, and estimates.
• Comply: Develop and maintain an organized filing system for all financial documents, ensuring full compliance with financial regulations and established company policies, while also assisting with audits, fact checks, and discrepancy resolution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Level; Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, although equivalent relevant experience will be thoroughly considered. A solid and fundamental understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles is required to effectively manage financial records.
• Experience: Proven ability to expertly calculate, post, and meticulously manage accounting figures and financial records is essential. Candidates must have hands-on experience working with various spreadsheets and proprietary software, demonstrating proficiency in practical application.
• Skills: Strong data entry skills coupled with a natural knack for numbers are critical. The role demands a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities, and strong communication skills to interact effectively within the team.
• Bonus: A strong background and prior experience in the construction industry will be highly valued for this role.