Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial concepts and experience with corporate accounting practices. This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of financial tools and software. We utilize QuickBooks for finance management. A strong working knowledge of QuickBooks is required.

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Golden Valley

Salary Range: $52,000-70,000

Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Lake Country Transportation and Northline Transportation are leading school bus transportation companies dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient services to schools and families across the Twin Cities. With a well-maintained fleet and a team of professional drivers, we ensure that students arrive at their destinations safely and on time. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and trustworthy Bookkeeper to join our team. This role is pivotal in managing the financial records for both companies.

**Responsibilities:**

- Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including but not limited to: A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, cash flow planning, and tax compliance.

- Prepare financial statements, such as monthly and annual accounts.

- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, as well as tracking of payments and following up on outstanding balances.

- Perform weekly audits on work completed to ensure accuracy and completeness of billing.

- Handle weekly payroll procedures and ensure accurate recording and documentation.

- Work closely with the management team to provide accurate financial information and support strategic decisions.

- Maintain an orderly accounting filing system and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results.

- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

- Lead the development and implementation of budgets, financial forecasts, and report variances.

- Respond to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.

- Perform clerical entries to maintain the appropriate chart of accounts.

- Perform dispatch duties to assist operations during peak times in order to ensure communication with our families customers

- Volume discount negotiations with various vendors

Qualifications:

- Proven bookkeeping experience of 4-7 years, ideally within the transportation or education sectors.

- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.

- Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software, MS Excel, and financial reporting.

- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with integrity.

- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; relevant certification (e.g., Certified Bookkeeper) is a plus

- Must be eligible to work in Hennepin County

- Must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and driving record check

**Benefits:**

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Vacation Time

- Paid sick time

- Half days on most government holidays

- A supportive team environment

- Health

- 401K

Lake Country is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

**We look forward to welcoming a meticulous and dedicated Bookkeeper to our team!**

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Golden Valley, MN: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person