What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at The Misch Group?
Description
About Us: We are a leading air compressor sales and service company based in Milwaukee, dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients. We are seeking a highly experienced and independent Bookkeeper to manage our financial records and support our continued growth.
Position Summary: The Bookkeeper will be responsible for the full cycle of financial management for our company. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven track record of accurate and efficient bookkeeping, who can work independently and manage all financial tasks with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications:
Benefits
About Us: We are a leading air compressor sales and service company based in Milwaukee, dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients. We are seeking a highly experienced and independent Bookkeeper to manage our financial records and support our continued growth.
Position Summary: The Bookkeeper will be responsible for the full cycle of financial management for our company. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven track record of accurate and efficient bookkeeping, who can work independently and manage all financial tasks with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping: Maintain and reconcile ledgers, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
- Payroll: Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees, including time tracking, deductions, and direct deposits.
- Taxes: Prepare and file all necessary business taxes, including sales tax and payroll tax returns.
- Bill Pay: Manage accounts payable, ensuring all vendor invoices and company bills are paid in a timely manner.
- Invoicing: Handle accounts receivable, generating and sending invoices to customers and following up on outstanding payments.
- Financial Reporting: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements) for management review.
- Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a regular basis
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Must be very experienced with bookkeeping: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience is required. Experience can be from any industry, but a strong understanding of core accounting principles is essential.
- Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounting: Must have extensive, proven experience with Sage 50 (formerly Peachtree). Knowledge of its features, including cash flow management, inventory tracking, and reporting, is mandatory.
- Independent Work Style: The ability to work independently and manage a diverse range of tasks without close supervision is a key requirement.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and a meticulous approach to data entry and financial record-keeping.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies or financial issues.
Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, but not required with significant experience.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Benefits
Competitive salary plus Health, life, tax deferred retirement account, vacation days, sick days, potential for company car in the future (1 year after start or so)
