Job Description
– Recording transactions in the appropriate company account ledgers using spreadsheets or accounting software
– Reviewing account ledgers for accuracy and correcting errors, such as duplications or typos
– Preparing and filing basic financial doents, such as income statements, profit and loss (P&L) statements and totals by account
– Reconciling accounts by comparing bank information to records
– Organizing receipts, invoices and physical copies of financial doents
– Assisting with tax payments and returns
– Maintaining compliance with financial reporting regulations.
Skills in your bookkeeper job description:
– Basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting methods, including double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting and cash accounting
– Strong math skills to calculate debits and credits to accounts and complete account reconciliations
– Experience entering transactions into accounting software programs, such as QuickBooks and Xero
– Ability to use spreadsheets and accounting software to produce key financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, accounts payable (AP) statements and accounts receivable (AR) statements
– Understanding of basic tax liabilities, including payroll and sales tax
– Familiarity with laws and regulations related to the preparation of financial statements
– Analytical skills to identify errors or discrepancies
– Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with accounting team members
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