What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Office, General Ledger Bookkeeper position at Fick & Sons?
Fick & Sons is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable GL Bookkeeper to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day accounting operations for our growing organization.
The GL Bookkeeper will be responsible for a variety of general ledger and accounting functions, including reconciling transactions, preparing journal entries, assisting with month-end closing, and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple company entities.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a team environment, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be an important part of a well-established Michigan company.
Responsibilities
- General Accounting
- Reviews accounting entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification.
- Completes accounting records through the trial balance process.
- Performs monthly bank reconciliations.
- Performs monthly balancing and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
- Researches and resolves discrepancies between bank statements, subsidiary records, and the general ledger.
- Ensures transactions are properly posted to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
- Assists with maintaining accurate and complete general ledger records.
- Compiles and prepares accounting reports and summaries reflecting business activity.
- Prepares reports related to cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable, accounts receivable, profit and loss, and other financial information pertinent to company operations.
- Administrative Support
- Answers or assists with general telephone inquiries and directs calls
- Creates and prints fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents as needed.
- Performs general clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, organizing, and collating documents.
- Assists with other administrative tasks as assigned.
Skills
- Proven experience in accounting or bookkeeping
- Familiarity with general accounting principles
- Experience in data collection, entry, and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
- Computer savvy with working knowledge of related accounting software or the ability to learn new software quickly
- Exquisite math and numerical skills
- Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving
Benefits
- Full-Time Hours
- 401k Program (w/ company match & profit sharing)
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company wide discounts on propane, fuel, convenience store merchandise, hotel stays, and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,360.00 - $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,360 - $41,600