Job Description
Are you an expert accountant seeking a predictable schedule that prioritizes your weekends? Apex Financial Partners is seeking a highly skilled Weekend Bookkeeper to join our dynamic finance team in the heart of Manhattan. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a prestigious firm while enjoying a balanced work-life integration.
In this role, you will take ownership of our weekend financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our books while providing critical support to our accounting department. If you have a sharp eye for detail and are proficient in financial software, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle bookkeeping process, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, specifically for the weekend period.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations and verify the accuracy of financial transactions.
- Process and categorize invoices and expense reports with strict adherence to company policies.
- Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports and trial balances.
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for fiscal records.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding financial inquiries and discrepancies.
- Utilize accounting software (QuickBooks/Xero) to update ledgers and generate financial statements.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Online or Desktop is required).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Must be available to work Saturday and Sunday (4-day workweek schedule).
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.