Bookkeeping Clerk

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
• Post journal entries
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Prepare trial balance of books
• Reconcile accounts
• Perform front desk duties
• Perform data entry

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Simply Accounting
• TaxPrep
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Printer

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available