What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Bell & Associates, Inc.?
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Office Manager to manage day-to-day financial operations and support administrative functions. This role is heavily focused on bookkeeping (approximately 85%) with additional responsibilities supporting office management, HR, and operational processes (15%).
This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash flow, and ensuring smooth coordination between vendors, customers, and internal operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (40%)
- Manage invoicing and collections process
- Ensure all loads are properly invoiced with accurate weights and documentation
- Follow up on outstanding payments and resolve discrepancies
- Handle customer-specific billing requirements
- Gather and organize all supporting documentation tied to receivables
Accounts Payable (30%)
- Process vendor invoices and ensure proper documentation is attached
- Verify accuracy of supplier invoices against loads and weights
- Maintain alignment between receivables and payables
- Manage payment schedules and follow up as needed
- Issue payments, including paper checks
Financial Reporting & Analysis (15%)
- Generate monthly financial reports (sales dollars and tonnage)
- Monitor and report on cash flow as needed
- Prepare and assist with month-end and quarter-end close
- Create and maintain P&L reporting by customer (QuickBooks Excel analysis)
- Export data from QuickBooks and perform detailed analysis in Excel
- Assist with evolving inventory tracking and multi-location reporting
Payroll & Compliance
- Manage payroll through Intuit Full-Service Payroll for 13 Employees
- Ensure payroll tax filings and compliance are completed
- Process 1099s and maintain W9 records
- Coordinate with external CPA and parent company CFO for reporting and compliance
Office Management & Administration (10%)
- Support general administrative operations (mail, documentation, scheduling)
- Assist with basic HR functions (onboarding paperwork, employee records)
- Manage insurance policies (health, auto, workers comp, renewals)
- Work with accountant on tax filings and payments
- Track shipments, purchase orders, and load documentation
- Ensure all operational and financial data is accurately entered into QuickBooks
Qualifications
Required:
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Enterprise (Desktop) – required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid understanding of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
Preferred:
- Experience in logistics, transportation, or load-based operations
- Experience handling insurance, payroll, and compliance functions
- Familiarity with inventory tracking and multi-location operations
Work Environment
- This is a fully in-office role.
- Flexible schedule within standard business hours
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000