What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Apple Holler?
Bookkeeper
Apple Holler – Sturtevant, WI
Apple Holler is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team at our family-owned farm, restaurant, and entertainment destination in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
We are looking for someone who is organized, trustworthy, accurate, and comfortable working independently. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, catching discrepancies, staying organized, and being part of a busy, family-owned business.
What You'll Do
Daily Responsibilities
- Reconcile daily sales and financial activity for various areas of operation.
- Reconcile sales and deposits associated with special events, including weddings, catering, holiday dinners, dinner theater, field trips, sleigh rides, children's entertainment, birthday parties, hayrides/campfires, apple-picking packages and more.
- Reconcile Farm Market activity.
- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Process e-commerce orders.
- Track gift certificate and promotional certificate redemptions.
- Process deposits related to children's events and miscellaneous activities.
- Respond to and distribute contact form submissions as needed.
- Assist with printing and screening job applications.
- Handle other administrative and accounting-related tasks as needed.
Monthly Responsibilities
- Prepare and file Wisconsin and Illinois sales tax information.
- Complete month-end transfers.
- Prepare sales summary reports.
- Upload contacts into Constant Contact.
- Maintain and update cash register drawer log sheets.
- Review special-event reports and compare reservations with GLA reports for accuracy.
- Update prices and items on menu costing reports.
- Assist with Picked for a Purpose selections and related contacts.
Seasonal / As-Needed Responsibilities
- Prepare wedding quote breakdowns and reconciliations.
- Assist with menu costing.
- Complete year-end reconciliations.
- Process bulk orders.
- Coordinate apple donations.
- Assist with other accounting and administrative projects as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
- Comfortable working with numbers, reports, and financial information.
- Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and systems.
- Ability to work independently while also communicating effectively with management and other departments.
- Dependable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to investigate issues rather than simply pass them along.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Professional, friendly, and positive attitude.
- Experience with restaurant, retail, hospitality, event, or agricultural businesses is a plus.
Why Work at Apple Holler?
Apple Holler is a unique business with many moving parts. Our bookkeeper gets the opportunity to work with restaurant operations, our farm market, special events, weddings, catering, e-commerce, and our seasonal farm activities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a position that is varied and hands-on rather than doing the same task every day.
Position Details
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, occasional weekends during peak season
Pay: $15-$20/hour, dependent on experience
Location: Apple Holler, Sturtevant, WI
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Apple Holler is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally protected status. We encourage and welcome all qualified applicants to apply.
Salary : $15 - $20