Bookkeeper

**Overview** We are seeking a detail\-oriented and energetic Bookkeeper to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will manage and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting the organization’s financial health. Your expertise will help streamline bookkeeping processes, facilitate precise financial reporting, and uphold the integrity of our financial data. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission\-driven organization committed to transparency and excellence in financial management. **Responsibilities** * Record and reconcile all financial transactions using accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, or similar systems. * Prepare and process journal entries, ensuring accuracy in debits and credits in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). * Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and collections. * Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify account accuracy. * Assist with payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments while maintaining compliance with tax regulations. * Support governmental and non\-profit accounting requirements by preparing necessary reports and maintaining detailed records. * Generate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to aid management decision\-making. * Perform account analysis, account reconciliation, and general ledger accounting to ensure data integrity across all financial systems. * Maintain up\-to\-date knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, and technical accounting practices relevant to the organization’s operations. * Support budgeting processes by tracking expenses against budgets and assisting with financial planning activities. **Skills** * Proven experience with bookkeeping, accounting systems, and financial software such as QuickBooks (including QuickBooks Online), Xero, Sage, or similar platforms. * Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, governmental accounting standards, and non\-profit accounting practices. * Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) for data analysis, report writing, and account reconciliation tasks. * Familiarity with GAAP guidelines, double\-entry bookkeeping methods, journal entries, bank reconciliation procedures, and account analysis techniques. * Experience with payroll processing and tax compliance related to payroll taxes is highly desirable. * Ability to perform 10\-key typing efficiently for data entry tasks. * Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail for account reconciliation and general ledger maintenance. * Strong knowledge of financial concepts including debits \& credits, journal entries, account analysis, budgeting support, and financial report writing. * Effective communication skills to collaborate across