Design the Planet has an opening for an experienced and passionate bookkeeper to help us save the world, one client at a time! This is a part-time job unless you can also work in wordpress.

What kind of schedule would you be expected to keep?

Normally Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-4pm in the office - with some work, on occasion, on Monday/Friday that can be work-from-home.

We’re a successful creative agency based in Metairie and we’re on the lookout for someone ready to tackle consistent bookkeeping, A/R, A/P, reporting, and flex their creative muscles daily! If you love Quickbooks, embrace the numbers, and stop at nothing on your way to generating results and keeping us in the black, this might be the job for you.

Our ideal candidate is NOT looking for a short-term commitment. While we are a small agency, we have BIG goals. We’re only seeking candidates looking to become a part of our journey toward achieving these goals. Equally important, we’ll help you grow and achieve your aspirations along the way. From onboarding and beyond, we’ll be there to educate and train you, help you add to your skillset and expand your horizons.

To be great at this job, you must:

· Be a motivated, self-starter, passionate about delivering up-to-the-minute financials, in a fast-paced environment.

· Possess a strong understanding of Quickbooks.

· Kind of Tech Savvy as you will need to use more than Quickbooks to do the job right.

· Have strong math and logic skills.

· Able to field phone calls and take quality messages.

· Identify and troubleshoot billing and vendor pay issues.

· Manage multiple projects and stick to deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Work in Quickbooks
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.

Activities

• Getting Information
• Interacting With Computers
• Use accounting or bookkeeping software Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• Use spreadsheet software
• Use word processing or desktop publishing software
• Processing Information
• Compile data for financial reports
• Compute financial data
• Compute taxes
• Detect discrepancies on records or reports
• Maintain balance sheets
• Prepare bank deposits
• Process account invoices
• Reconcile or balance financial records
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Enter time sheet information
• Take messages
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Sort books, publications, or other items
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Fill out business or government forms
• Fill out purchase requisitions
• Maintain inventory of office forms
• Maintain records, reports, or files
• Perform clerical duties including typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
• Prepare billing statements
• Prepare financial reports
• Prepare reports
• Prepare tax reports
• Process invoices
• Process payroll documents, records, or check

Analyzing Data or Information

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

THIS POSITION IS A NON-EXEMPT/HOURLY.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location