Bookkeeper

Job Description

Bookkeeper | Wasim Consulting

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Wasim Consulting, located in Houston, TX. Wasim Consulting is a professional services firm providing essential consulting and business support services to a diverse range of local clients within a major commercial area of Houston. The company serves organizations that deeply value reliable financial and operational guidance. This Bookkeeper role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting streamlined processes, directly contributing to strengthening clients’ business foundations and upholding the firm’s focus on accuracy, service quality, and long-term client relationships.

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

• Mission: To maintain accurate financial records and provide timely financial reports that underpin reliable financial and operational guidance for clients.
• Tech Stack: Accounting Software, Spreadsheets, Word Processing

What You’ll Actually Do
• Record Transactions: Accurately record daily financial transactions, including preparing and posting journal entries, and reconciling bank and credit card accounts to ensure precision in ledgers.
• Manage Accounting Systems: Take responsibility for updating and managing the accounting software to maintain a current and comprehensive overview of financial data.
• Support Financial Reporting: Assist diligently with the preparation of essential financial statements and provide critical support for all month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Process Financial Flows: Efficiently handle accounts payable and receivable, monitor cash flow, and deliver precise, timely financial reports directly to management for informed decision-making.
• Client Collaboration: Work collaboratively with consultants and other team members to address various financial questions and provide robust support for ongoing client engagements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Candidates should have prior experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field. A formal education in accounting or finance is highly preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to apply strong bookkeeping skills, including maintaining ledgers and handling day-to-day financial records, with a focus on accuracy and detail. Proficiency with various accounting software platforms and the adaptability to learn and master new systems as required.
• Skills:
• Expert ability to prepare and accurately review journal entries (Accounting).
• Strong understanding of Financial Statements and Finance principles to support effective reporting and analysis.
• Meticulous attention to detail and robust organizational skills, crucial for managing multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fostering a collaborative and productive on-site team environment.
• Bonus: A working knowledge of standard office software, such as spreadsheets and word processing, along with a basic understanding of tax and compliance principles, would be highly beneficial for this role.