Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Job description

Assisting a small Private Equity company CEO (owns 45%-100% of multiple businesses) in bookkeeping in the various businesses and industries he is in.
Would like character traits of: hard worker, critical thinker, organized, striving to learn & get smarter, and efficiency oriented. The role could grow into expanded responsibilities.
The full time job will need to overlap with Seattle USA business hours ( ---------- ) at least half the day if not more. Having very good American English abilities (both written and verbal) is a must.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge
Basic accounting knowledge
Understanding accounting best practices
Knowledge of IFRS, U.S GAAP, or another accounting framework
Data entry skills
High attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Produce work with a high level of accuracy
Professionalism and organization skills
Associates degree or at least one year of experience
Knowledge of XERO, Quickbooks, Zoho, Fresh Books, or other applications


Job Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
Update and maintain the general ledger
Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system
Recording of debits and credits
Ability to work well within a team as well as individually
Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers
Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions
Use knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements
Monitor any variances from the projected budget
Other duties as assigned
Experience researching and relaying knowledge effectively is a plus