What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Goshen Stamping, LLC?
Position Summary
The Bookkeeper is responsible for supporting the daily accounting functions of the company, with a primary focus on maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with the month-end close and preparation of monthly financial statements. This position handles general ledger activity, reconciliations, and other accounting functions necessary to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with the monthly financial close process, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and required reconciliations are completed on time.
- Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for monthly financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and related management reports.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and enter journal entries, accruals, corrections, and other month-end adjustments as directed.
- Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable back-up
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist management with financial reports and other accounting projects as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
- 1–2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of debits, credits, general ledger accounting, and financial statements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn accounting/ERP software.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
- Ability to meet monthly deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions or escalate discrepancies.
- Manufacturing accounting experience and familiarity with E2 are a plus but not required.
Key Expectations
Success in this position requires accuracy, timeliness, and consistency, particularly during month-end close. The Bookkeeper is expected to develop an understanding of how daily accounting transactions flow through the general ledger and ultimately impact the company's financial statements.
Over time, the individual should be able to take increasing ownership of account reconciliations, month-end entries, financial schedules, and preparation of monthly financial reports with limited supervision.
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26