Job Description
Kickstart Your Career in Finance with No Experience Required!
BrightPath Accounting Services is seeking a motivated Junior Bookkeeper to join our growing team in Baltimore, MD. If you have a knack for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to learn the fundamentals of accounting, we want to hear from you. We offer comprehensive on-the-job training and a supportive environment where you can grow into a professional Bookkeeper.
Why Join Us?
- ✓ No Experience Necessary: We provide full training for the right candidate.
- ✓ Career Growth: Clear pathway to Senior Accounting roles.
- ✓ Competitive Pay: $18 - $24/hr based on skills and aptitude.
- ✓ Modern Tools: Work with the latest accounting software and cloud-based platforms.
The Role:
As an Entry-Level Bookkeeper, you will assist our senior accountants in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth operation of our clients' financial departments. You will gain hands-on experience in daily bookkeeping tasks while contributing to a dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts: Process daily accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and on time.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts to ensure records match the actual balances.
- Data Entry: Maintain accurate and up-to-date ledgers using QuickBooks or Xero.
- Reporting: Assist in preparing basic financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Expense Tracking: Categorize and track business expenses for multiple clients.
- Support: Provide administrative support to the finance department during month-end close processes.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.
- Basic Skills: Strong aptitude for basic math and numbers; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is highly preferred.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to spot errors and discrepancies in financial data.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliability: Punctual, organized, and able to work independently.
- Software: Familiarity with cloud-based software (Sage, QuickBooks) is a plus but not mandatory.