Bookkeeper, Sr. jobs in Schenectady, NY

Cleveland Brothers Landscaping is a thriving, year-round full-service family-run business that originated in Corinth and has been in operation since 1988. We are presently in our 36th year! We have evolved into a company that currently employs over 65 people. We offer Lawn Maintenance Packages, Fertilizing Packages, Landscaping and Snow Removal services in the following communities (and surrounding areas); Glens Falls, Queensbury. S. Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Hadley, Lake Luzerne, Corinth, Greenfield Center, Wilton, Saratoga Springs, Gansevoort, Kingsbury and Latham. We are proud of our reputation to our customers, both big and small.

We’re searching for a talented Bookkeeper to join our team. Utilizing QuickBooks, this position will play a key role in keeping accurate business records that are organized and compliant.

Responsibilities include payroll processing, AP/AR, client invoicing, bank reconciliation, daily and monthly financial reporting, account reconciliation, and general ledger entries. We seek a highly organized individual, who pays attention to detail, loves accounting and keeping neat and accurate records. This person will liaise with Accountants for quarterly and annual reporting.

5 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper; including but not limited to proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel. Excellent organizational skills required. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

· Accounts Payable:

o Maintain accurate vendor accounts

o Enter bills into system

o Actively reconcile bills and vendor invoices ensuring appropriate pricing and discounts are applied

o Pay bills according to their payment terms, ensuring all bills are paid on time and allowing for payment discounts where applicable

· Accounts Receivable:

o Reconcile daily sales & make daily deposits

o Reconcile checks and credit card payments

o Manage account invoices including sales tax application and that customer purchase order and contract information is present and accurate

o Process customer account payments

o Ensure accounts are up-to-date and accurate

o Communicate to the customer when issues arise with the payment.

o Use proper accounting practices

o Prompt pay discounts are taken appropriately

o Ensure sales tax laws are followed

o Communicate with customers when the accounts are past due

o Answer customers questions regarding billing and statements.

· General Office Responsibilities:

o Weekly timesheet and payroll processing, ensuring accuracy thereof

o Answer phones in a professional manner

o Screening calls; direct calls to the appropriate individual

o Maintain accurate files

o Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Some post-secondary-school courses and training in accounting, finance or related discipline
• 5 years’ previous bookkeeping experience essential, preferably in a construction or landscaping company reporting directly to the owners
• Weekly timesheet and payroll processing experience essential
• 5 years’ QuickBooks experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated accounting and bookkeeping knowledge
• Diplomatic, tactful, and able to maintain Company confidentiality.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel or any other spreadsheet
• Establishing accounts
• Developing standards
• Data entry
• Deep understanding of accounting principles
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with large volumes of complex data.

This job description is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to revision as organization needs require.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace; bilingual skills a plus. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, including but not limited to Organization policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, tax / accounting data, etc.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

● Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time during a work shift.

● Constantly positions and moves to perform essential job duties.

● Frequently moves material and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds across and around work areas with or without assistance.

● Proper lifting and safety techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office work environment: for the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Weekly Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.

If this position describes your talents and experience, and you know that you can help drive the continued success of our company, then we want to hear from you! Please send your resumé, salary requirement and cover letter telling us why you’re the best candidate for this position.

EOE

Local Candidates Only.

No Phone Calls or Third-Party Recruiters.

Disclaimer: Cleveland Brothers does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms / employment agencies / third-party recruiters for any of its employment opportunities. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Cleveland Brothers about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies / third-party recruiters to any employee at Cleveland Brothers via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Cleveland Brothers; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by Cleveland Brothers as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1,125.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work for any employer in the United States?
• What is your weekly pay requirement?

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 5 years (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 5 years (Preferred)
• Accounts receivable: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
• Payroll management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Time & attendance systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Landscaping or Construction: 5 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Corinth, NY 12822 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Corinth, NY 12822: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person