Bookkeeper
Description

Performs responsible clerical work involving the preparation and/or maintenance of fiscal or related records; which includes, but are not limited to preparing, distributing, and filing purchase orders, performing payroll functions, reconciling vendor statements, and preparing vendor accounts to be paid; receiving, compiling, and verifying invoices for data entry, etc. Work is performed under regular supervision, reporting to the Controller.

Requirements
  • Matches PO’s and receiving tickets to related invoices for payment.
  • Reviews program departments’ coding for accuracy with agency uniform chart of accounts.
  • Codes general and administrative invoices.
  • Inputs invoices to computer to ensure timely payments.
  • Prepares vouchered invoices with support for review by Controller.
  • Processes approved payments to vendors via established check writing procedures.
  • Maintain agency travel advances and follow up for expense report completion.
  • Prepares vendor analysis as requested by supervisor.
  • Reconcile monthly bank statements.
  • Prepare journal entries as job function dictates.
  • Takes cash deposits to the bank as needed.
  • Maintains postage funds and prepares monthly J/E for postage.
  • Serves a second point of contact for postage machine and replenishes ink, etc. 
  • Order paper for agency use and ensure availability for agency operations.
  • Performs additional tasks as required.
  • Prepares vendor 1099 form.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

  • Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel. General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment.
  • General knowledge of routine accounting principles and procedures; general knowledge of standard office procedures and practices
  • General knowledge of routine payroll principles and procedures; general knowledge of standard 
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures
  • Ability to enter data with speed and accuracy; ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy. 
  • Able to use a variety of office machines and computer with speed and accuracy. 
  • Maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to establish effective communication and maintain cooperative relationships with outside vendors and customers.
  • Ability to work remotely. This position has the flexibility to work a set hybrid schedule with both in office and remote hours, after training is completed


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Requires an associate degree with 3 years of recent bookkeeping experience. 
  • Supplemented with courses in accounting, computer science or banking. 
  • Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel.
  • Must possess a current valid Virginia Driver’s license, and meet the agency driving eligibility standards


Salary Description
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