Full Charge Bookkeeper

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Location: Paducah, KY

Who we are:

Our family-owned company began with twenty-five employees and has a proud history of extraordinary service and growth to the inland waterways. With over 1,500 employees currently in the JMI family of companies, we have 12 locations across Kentucky, Louisiana, and Alabama. We proudly promote a diverse workforce with an inclusive culture that encourages creativity and a positive team environment.

Job Summary:

The Full Charge Bookkeeper assists with aspects of the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processes, including posting payments to customers’ accounts, entering invoices to vendors’ accounts, and processing company payroll by performing the duties outlined below. They also act as a point of contact between the company and its customers, vendors, and employees. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What you’ll get:

• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits.
• Expanded medical services program.
• Wellness program.
• Life insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonuses.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare daily cash receipts from a variety of sources (check, electronic payment, bank lockbox deposits).
• Enter finalized cash receipts in the accounting system and update accounts receivable records by customer.
• Obtain and mail invoice copies for customers, as requested.
• Research and process customer claims of invoice payment, chargebacks, returns, and bad checks.
• Call and/or mail correspondence to customers as necessary to update accounts.
• Enter accounts payable invoices in the accounting system and update accounts payable records by vendor.
• Review monthly vendor statements and reconcile with information in the accounting system.
• Match outgoing check stubs to open invoices.
• Process weekly downloads of payroll data for multiple companies.
• Review computed wages and correct any errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Process various payroll data, including, but not limited to, garnishments, vacation time, insurance, 401(k) deductions, employee purchase deductions, and department/division transfers.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and periodic reports.
• Perform filing duties for paperwork.
• Answer customer, vendor, and/or employee inquiries, as needed.
• Assist with monthly financial closings.
• Assist with related special projects, as needed.

What you’ll need:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Basic to intermediate understanding of accounting principles is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Possess strong time management skills, including organization, prioritization, and problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills.
• Ability to interact, collaborate, and respond to customers, vendors/suppliers, and employees.
• Attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy.
• Self-starter, with ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping software, and strong typing skills.
• High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency, especially when multitasking.
• Act with integrity, honesty, and uphold company values.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.