Bookkeeper

East Kentucky Network Appalachian Wireless

Job Description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Department: Finance

Reports To: Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EEO-1: 06-Administrative Support Workers

SUMMARY:

This position ensures that the finances of the company are properly accounted for by following established accounting policies and procedures. Recommends updates and revisions to accounting policies and procedures when deemed beneficial in meeting company and departmental goals and objectives. Ensures proper handling and investments of revenue, proper classification of company expenditures and timely filing of various financial and regulatory reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Daily POS transaction credit card reconciliation
2. Monthly EKN credit card reconciliation
3. Monthly collection payment reconciliation/posting
4. Codes invoices for proper classification when entered into the accounting system
5. Monthly regulatory/tax filings
6. Prepares non-regular company deposits on a weekly basis
7. Performs monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
8. Prepares invoices of non-regular receivables (non-net settlement, tower rents, roamer overcharges, etc.) on a monthly basis
9. Prepares monthly reports for remittance to the state of Kentucky for E-911 surcharge.
10. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports of remittance to local school districts of tax collected
11. Backup for accounts payable coordinator, commission coordinator and deposit clerk
12. On an annual basis, gathers and analyzes information needed for year-end audit

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Position requires an Associates Degree (A.A.) in Business or Accounting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school;
2. Minimum 3 year experience in accounting or bookkeeping; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Excel

NICHE SKILLS:

Requires basic technical or professional experience specific to wireless communications or related industry. Requires knowledge of industry terminology and general operating procedures relative to ones own job. Average recruitment period is up to 6 weeks with standard recruitment effort.

MENTAL EFFORT AND ANALYTICAL ABILITY:

Position requires some mental effort or analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information, but is limited to situations where the problems are not difficult or complex.

VISUAL AND/OR PHYSICAL STRAIN:

Work regularly produces a high level of mental, visual and/or physical fatigue between 51% and 80% of work time.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

This position frequently (21% to 50% of work time) requires contact with others within and/or outside the company. Matters of some financial, procedural or relational importance are discussed. The overall success of the Company may or may not be influenced by decisions made.

INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR:

Work is performed in accordance with specific procedures but incumbents must set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions. Errors are identifiable but have relatively moderate impact in terms of cost, time, money or public/employee good will.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position has minimal or no responsibility for the work of others. Where there is responsibility, work done by subordinate Associates is primarily simple or routine in nature. Supervision requires frequent contact to assign, prioritize and check work.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Job is performed under good working conditions, almost completely absent of disagreeable elements. Associate is exposed to adverse or hazardous working conditions 5% or less of total work time.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Operate general office equipment (i.e., fax machine, photocopier, computer printer) stationed between 3 and 4 feet high

Sit for long periods of time

Comprehend and apply complex information

Concentrate for prolonged periods of time

Maintain attendance according to company policy

This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

East Kentucky Network, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age forty (40) and over, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.