Bookkeeper, Sr. jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Hiring: Bookkeeper
Full-time: Salary
Rate: $55k Annually
Hours: 7:30 – 5:00, Mon – Thurs, Fridays 7:30 - 3:00
Location: Jacksonville, FL 32209

What’s in it for you:

• Health/Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• Retirement plan with 4% match
• Short days on Friday
• Small friendly work environment
• Company supports Charitable organizations.

Job Summary:
As the Accountant/Bookkeeper, you will work directly with the executive team assuring that invoices are processed and paid on time, and receivables are posted payments are properly recorded, statements are reconciled in a timely manner and documents are provided to the outside accounting firm. You will be responsible for A/P, A/R recordkeeping, Payroll, meetings with sales staff, processing documents quickly and efficiently. To be successful in this role, you should be well-organized, have great time management skills, be a self-starter, and have excellent QuickBooks experience.



What you’ll be doing:

• Receivables, ensure payments are processed and posted in a timely manner.
• Collections, Follow-up on payments due and update sales staff of concerns.
• Payables, develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
• Process payments via ACH, bill pay, and checks.
• Reconciles accounts payable, accounts receivable totals, and general ledger with other applicable records from subsidiary vendors, sub-contractors, etc.
• Ensures employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for them to prepare and submit 1099s.
• Follow good standard accounting practices.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Share information as needed with the executive team and outside accounting firm.
• Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
• Thorough understanding of standard accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business Administration is preferred, H.S. diploma is required.
• Five years of experience in Accounting, A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger, and account reconciliation.
• Able to sit at a desk working on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

About Us:
Big D Building Center, founded in 1921 has evolved from a home building division in 1970 to a full line of building materials supply company. Our success led to the creation of a roof truss and door division in 1972 and a line of windows in 1989 ever evolving to meet the needs of builders. Under third-generation management, we are committed to deliver quality windows, doors, and siding to are builders.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We intend that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

E-Verify:
Big D Building Center participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.