What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Anchor Health?
Overview
The Bookkeeper plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This position ensures that all transactions are properly recorded, accounts are reconciled, and financial data is organized to support reporting and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
The Bookkeeper plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This position ensures that all transactions are properly recorded, accounts are reconciled, and financial data is organized to support reporting and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Record daily financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable; ensure timely billing and vendor payments.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Maintain accurate records of payroll-related entries in coordination with HR and external providers.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing supporting schedules and reconciliations.
- Track company expenses and review employee reimbursements for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Generate regular financial reports for management review (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
- Support the Finance Manager with audit preparation and compliance documentation.
- Maintain organized digital and physical files for all financial documents.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 2–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP preferred).
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software.
- Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with spreadsheets and data.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Gusto, Rippling).
- Familiarity with basic HR or operations functions.
- Knowledge of financial reporting or budget tracking.
- Full-time, hybrid or on-site depending on business needs.
- Collaborates closely with the Finance, Operations, and HR teams.