Job Description
Are you a meticulous financial professional seeking a balanced work-life schedule? Apex Financial Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Weekend Bookkeeper to join our dynamic finance team in the heart of Chicago. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, allowing our business to thrive during critical reporting periods.
We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture that values precision and efficiency. As a Weekend Bookkeeper, you will work Friday through Sunday, providing essential support to our core accounting team while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule. If you have a passion for numbers and a desire to contribute to a top-tier organization, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Reconciliation: Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and accounted for.
- Accounts Management: Process and manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring invoices are paid on time and revenue is collected promptly.
- General Ledger: Maintain the general ledger by recording daily financial data and preparing month-end adjustments.
- Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements for the weekend reporting period.
- Payroll Support: Assist with processing payroll entries and maintaining accurate payroll records for weekend staff.
- Record Keeping: Organize and digitize financial documents, receipts, and invoices for easy retrieval and audit compliance.
- Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant local and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional bookkeeping experience, preferably in a part-time or weekend capacity.
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online or Xero.
- Excel Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
- Education: Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to detect errors and discrepancies quickly.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with the core team.
- Availability: Must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.