Bookkeeper

Job Description

Full Charge Bookkeeper | Dolphin Creative

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid Bookkeeper role at Dolphin Creative, located in Skokie, IL. Dolphin Creative is an established marketing agency, operating since 1993, that partners with Fortune 500 brands across various sectors. This position is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of the company by ensuring accurate recordkeeping and supporting overall business operations. The successful candidate will contribute to a stable organization that values quality, reliability, and dedicated client service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Skokie, IL
• Pay: $60000–$95000 yearly
• Mission: Own accurate day-to-day financial recordkeeping, cash flow monitoring, and compliance for business operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, basic office software, common small-business accounting systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Day-to-day financial recordkeeping, including entering and reconciling transactions.
• Oversee: Accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Support: Preparation of financial statements and monitoring cash flow to aid business operations.
• Create: Journal entries to maintain accurate ledgers and support closing activities.
• Utilize: Accounting software to generate reports and streamline financial processes, supporting month-end and year-end.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Relevant coursework or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Prior bookkeeping experience in a small or mid-sized business environment is beneficial.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in Bookkeeping and Finance to manage daily financial operations.
• Ability to prepare and review Financial Statements for accuracy and clarity.
• Competence in using Accounting Software to record transactions and generate reports.
• Skill in creating and posting Journal Entries to maintain correct ledgers.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management to handle multiple tasks.
• Bonus: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic office software; familiarity with common small-business accounting systems.