Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting function of office operations which may include network office Risk and IPS lines of business; the accounting duties may also include district network offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Focused on accounting functions

Work collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer to:

• Manage accounts payable/reimbursements. Pay network office bills. Manage accounts payable to properly plan cash flow so that expenses are paid in a timely fashion. Maintain accurate files of invoices or other source documents.
• Payroll. Process office payroll. Pay necessary state and federal taxes. Pay for benefit plans via proper deductions. Maintain accurate records of wages, benefits, and taxes. Prepare annual W2 statements. If the above is being processed by an outside payroll service, then the position will require the monitoring of all payroll activity to ensure that it is being properly executed by the outside payroll service.
• Pay financial representative commissions. Pay financial representatives commissions for Risk, IPS, and SEBS. Recover all financial representative debt on a timely basis. Prepare annual 1099 statements for financial representatives.
• Daily data input into accounting system. Throughout the month, make entries into the accounting system, using proper double-entry accounting procedures, and complete input on a timely basis for month-end and year-end accounting.
• For loans from the home office, prepare depreciation schedules, which match the loan repayment schedule or obtain depreciation entries from outside accountant for amortization of assets that do not follow the home office loan repayment schedules. Record amortization/depreciation expense on a monthly basis.
• Manage the transfer of funds between Risk, IPS, SEBS, and district network offices.
• Reconcile bank accounts including Risk, IPS, SEBS, and the premiums in escrow account monthly. May also include the reconciliation of district network office bank accounts.
• Prepare all information for outside accountant to complete tax returns.
• Educate new financial representatives on how their compensation is paid through commissions, fees, and bonuses.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate should have:

• Three or more years of experience in accounting, including general ledger maintenance, annual tax filings, and payroll.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and technological savvy. Knowledge of standard accounting software programs, including Quicken personal finance software, preferred.
• Strong presentation, persuasion, problem solving, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong personal code of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality.
• High self-motivation and strong organization skills.
• Ability to adapt and learn in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• · Team player and positive attitude.

Pay: $28.00 - $30.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $28 - $31