What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist/book keeper position at St. Elizabeth Foundation?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Receptionist/Bookkeeper, where you'll be the welcoming face of our organization and the backbone of our financial operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine front-desk professionalism with essential bookkeeping responsibilities, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate financial record-keeping. You will play a vital part in maintaining a positive environment for visitors and staff while managing vital accounting functions with precision and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and manage incoming inquiries with enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Maintain a tidy and organized reception area, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis using financial software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, or Quicken.
- Prepare journal entries, general ledger entries, and financial reports in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Assist with payroll processing, tax filings, and governmental accounting requirements.
- Manage data entry tasks including 10-key typing, spreadsheet updates, and maintaining accurate records of financial transactions.
- Support budgeting activities and perform account reconciliation to ensure accuracy across all financial systems.
Experience
- Proven bookkeeping experience with familiarity in accounting systems such as QuickBooks.
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts including debits & credits, double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation.
- Experience working within public accounting or non-profit accounting environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and tax procedures is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations, account analysis, and financial report writing accurately.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial software to support efficient bookkeeping processes.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; familiarity with budgeting and account reconciliation processes is preferred.
This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to bring their accounting expertise into a vibrant work environment while providing exceptional front-desk service. We value energetic professionals who thrive on accuracy, efficiency, and positive engagement!
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000