Job Description
Join a dynamic team and apply your financial expertise! Apex Financial Partners is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our finance department in Chicago, Illinois.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining our financial health, ensuring accuracy in our ledgers, and supporting our accounting operations. We offer a flexible schedule and a collaborative environment for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Manage Daily Transactions: Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring all invoices are recorded accurately and payments are made on time.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure all accounts balance correctly.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, trial balances, and general ledger maintenance.
- Payroll Support: Assist the payroll coordinator with data entry and verification of hours worked for part-time staff.
- Compliance: Maintain organized financial records and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Software Proficiency: Utilize accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage) to track financial data and generate reports.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to spot errors and ensure data accuracy.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and team members.
- Schedule: Ability to work part-time hours (e.g., 20-25 hours per week) with flexibility.