What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Bookkeeper position at Black Hawk Oil, Inc?
Overview
Join our dynamic finance team as an Assistant Bookkeeper, where your expertise will help ensure accurate financial record-keeping and smooth accounting operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, supporting both routine bookkeeping tasks and more complex financial processes. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of our financial data, assisting with account reconciliations, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. If you’re passionate about accounting, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your career in finance, this position is perfect for you!
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily bookkeeping activities including data entry, journal entries, and transaction recording using accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, or similar systems
- Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently and accurately
- Support payroll processing activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
- Maintain and update spreadsheets for budgeting, account analysis, and financial reporting purposes
- Prepare financial reports by compiling data from various accounting systems while adhering to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other accounting standards
- Conduct account analysis and account reconciliation tasks to verify balances and identify discrepancies
- Assist with year-end closing procedures, balance sheet reconciliation, and audit preparations
- Support governmental accounting requirements and non-profit accounting practices when applicable
- Contribute to maintaining accurate general ledger records through double-entry bookkeeping practices
Skills
- Proven experience with bookkeeping, accounting systems, and financial software such as QuickBooks (including QuickBooks Online), Xero, Sage, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, account reconciliation, and balance sheet management
- Familiarity with GAAP standards and governmental or non-profit accounting practices preferred
- Excellent proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) for data analysis and reporting
- Ability to perform bank reconciliations, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation accurately
- Knowledge of payroll processing procedures and accounts payable/receivable management
- Experience with technical accounting tasks such as journal entries, account analysis, budget preparation, and financial report writing
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- 10-key typing skills for quick data entry; familiarity with tax experience is a plus
Embark on a rewarding journey where your skills make a real impact! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a positive work environment that values accuracy, initiative, and teamwork.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $30