J. Kapela Design & Construction Looking for Junior Bookkeeper & Data Entry at Cleveland, OH Full Time

J. Kapela Design and Construction, an architecture design firm and construction of residential homes, is a small growing company located in Ohio City. We are a team who are committed to offering our customers excellent service throughout the design and build process.

Position Overview: This is an entry level position that offers support to the accounting department. The junior bookkeeper works closely with the owner, architect(s) and other team members in all areas of accounting, data entry, and other support as needed. This position also supports the bookkeeping for a variety of other companies that the owner is involved with or owns. It is a good starter position where you can gain valuable experience and it is for someone who likes a variety of duties since you will be working between different companies. There is much growth potential in this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attaching receipts in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Accounts Payable – processing invoices and checks via QBO
• Data Entry
• Become a Notary Public (training and costs paid by employer)
• Maintain computer records and filing of W-9s, Certificate of Insurance, receipts and more.
• Other bookkeeping for the CEO who is involved with and owns numerous companies.
• Special projects and other support as needed.

Assist with and eventually take over accounting for numerous companies:

• Quarterly Commercial Activity Tax (CAT)
• Monthly Sales Tax
• Process QBO bank feed ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Accounts Receivable
• Assist Accountant/Sr Bookkeeper with full-cycle bookkeeping including monthly and yearly closings.
• Construction completion worksheet
• Payroll maintenance
• Processing bi-weekly payroll allocation worksheet and standard journal entry
• Monthly financial statements
• Account Analysis
• Work with tax accountant(s)
• Bank Reconcilement
• Other tax and funding requirements
• Assist with other special projects.

Skills needed:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping. Including bank reconcilements and journal entries.
• Experience with QBO.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Suite and Office 365.
• Accurate and strong ability for attention to details.
• Time management skills.
• Efficient with cost savings ability.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical
• Ability to juggle duties.
• Construction accounting experience is desired but not necessary, we are willing to teach the right candidate.

Pay: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health benefits, retirement plan, PTO and company annual bonus plan

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Work Location: In person office with your own workspace. Occasional opportunity to work from home.