What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant position at Forward Technologies?
Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant Odessa, TX | $27–$32/hr DOE | 25–40 hrs/week (Flexible) Overview Join our team at an established surveying and engineering firm in Odessa, TX. As our Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant, you'll own our financial records from the ground up — keeping books accurate, payroll on track, and quarterly filings organized. We're in an active company transition, so the role will be a bit more demanding at the start, but that also means you'll have the opportunity to set things up the way they should be and build processes you can be proud of. If you like coming into a role and making it your own, this is that opportunity. What You'll Do * Maintain accurate day-to-day financial records using QuickBooks Online, including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, and general ledger management * Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to ensure the books stay clean and discrepancies are caught early * Process QuickBooks Assisted Payroll for our team, ensuring accurate and timely pay each cycle * Organize and prepare documentation for quarterly tax filings, coordinating with our CPA or tax preparer as needed * Manage vendor account correspondence — vehicle insurance, phone, utilities, and other recurring business accounts * Track expenses and support basic financial reporting as needed What We're Looking For * Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (required) * Familiarity with assisted payroll processing is a strong plus * Solid grasp of bookkeeping fundamentals — reconciliations, debits/credits, general ledger * Experience supporting quarterly tax preparation * Highly organized, self-motivated, and dependable — this function is yours to own * Comfortable stepping into an evolving environment and bringing structure to it Schedule & Compensation * Pay: $27–$32/hour, depending on experience * Hours: Flexible — 25 to 40 hours per week depending on your needs * Location: In-office, Odessa, TX We're a team that takes pride in quality work and doing things right. If you're someone who likes to build systems, stay organized, and own your role — we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32