The Watershed Institute Looking for Bookkeeper at Pennington, New Jersey Full Time

The Watershed Institute, a dynamic and multifaceted non-profit conservation organization focusing on keeping water clean, safe and healthy throughout central New Jersey.

Purpose:

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting
Associate Degree (or other 2-year degree) in Business or Accounting

Knowledge:

Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic and general accounting procedures related to A/P, A/R, Payroll, Invoices and record keeping.

English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Economics and Accounting – Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Tasks

Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
Code documents according to company procedures.
Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
Operate 10-key calculators and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

Activities

Interacting With Computers

Use accounting/bookkeeping software – Quick Books or QB On-Line
Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
Use spreadsheet software – Microsoft Excel
Use word processing or desktop presentation software – MS Word/MS Power Point

Processing Information

Compile data for financial reports and compute financial data
Compute taxes (nature shop sales)
Detect discrepancies on records or reports
Maintain balance sheets
Prepare bank deposits and process account invoices
Reconcile or balance financial records

Documenting/Recording Information

Enter time sheet information into payroll processing software – Primepoint
Take messages

Performing Administrative Activities

Maintain inventory of office forms, records, reports, or files
Prepare billing statements
Prepare financial reports
Reconcile monthly banking statements
Process payroll documents, records, or checks

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards

Tools and Technology

10-key calculators or financial calculators
Desktop computers and notebook computers
Ledger sheets
Accounting software – Quick Books or Quick Books On-Line
Microsoft Office 365

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
Pennington, NJ 08534: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
Bookkeeping: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location