Accountant/Bookkeeper

As an Accountant/Bookkeeper in our company, you will be tasked with managing the full accounting cycle. This entails conducting monthly and year-end closings, overseeing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), performing bank reconciliations, and preparing essential journal entries and general ledger management. Your role will be integral in supporting financial health and compliance, providing a thorough analysis of financial records, and ensuring they adhere to US GAAP standards.

To qualify for the Accountant/Bookkeeper role at our company, candidates should possess 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting. You must have a solid understanding of US GAAP and accounting practices, demonstrated experience in closing processes, and proficiency in handling AP, AR, journal entries, and GL reconciliations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for the position.

While not mandatory, familiarity with accounting software such as Beanworks, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), or QuickBooks Online can be an advantage for the Accountant/Bookkeeper position. Such experience enhances your capability to handle financial transactions and simplifies the accounting processes, thereby making you a more competitive candidate for our company.

The starting pay for the Accountant/Bookkeeper position within our company is competitive and ranges from $5 to $6 per hour, depending on your experience and qualifications. We are committed to recognizing and rewarding talent, and as you grow with us, there will be opportunities for salary increases and advancement.

The work hours for the Accountant/Bookkeeper position are Monday to Friday, typically set between 9 AM to 5 PM CST. However, we offer flexibility of +/- 2 hours around these core hours, allowing you to tailor your work schedule to fit your personal needs while maintaining work-life balance.

When discussing your experience with the full accounting cycle, highlight specific tasks you've managed, such as accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing processes. Provide examples of how you've ensured accuracy in financial records and adhered to compliance standards throughout the cycle.

To answer this, you can describe your own system of prioritization, citing techniques like setting deadlines, using checklists, or managing a dashboard to track tasks during busy periods like month-end or year-end closings. Use specific examples to demonstrate your effectiveness in handling multiple responsibilities.

Detail your understanding of US GAAP and the methods you use to stay compliant, such as staying updated with new regulations, implementing internal controls, and regularly conducting self-audits. This demonstrates your commitment to maintaining ethical standards in accounting.

Share a specific example of a financial analysis that was challenging due to complex data or time constraints. Explain how you addressed the challenges, the analytical tools you used, and how the findings influenced decision-making or processes in the company.

Discuss your approach to resolving discrepancies, emphasizing your attention to detail. Describe a situation where you identified a difference and how you conducted thorough reconciliations to trace the source of the error and rectify it.

Mention the specific software you have experience with, such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Dynamics GP. Provide tangible examples of how you've utilized these tools to streamline accounting processes, reduce errors, or improve reporting efficiency.

Reflect on a specific instance where you identified inefficiencies in a financial process and implemented solutions. Describe the changes you made, the challenges you faced, and the quantifiable outcomes of your efforts, such as reducing processing time or improving accuracy.

Share your strategies for effective communication, such as regular team meetings, utilizing collaborative tools, and providing clear updates on financial statuses. Emphasize the importance of teamwork in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Discuss your understanding of the importance of confidentiality in accounting. You could describe policies you've followed and how you've always ensured sensitive information remains secure, as well as the importance of ethical behavior in financial roles.

Convey your enthusiasm for the company and the Accountant/Bookkeeper role by mentioning specific aspects of the company values or mission that resonate with you. Also, link your personal career goals to the opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.