Bookkeeper at KDA Architecture, Inc. – Yakima, Washington

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Uses software applications: specific accounting software Unanet A&E, also Excel spreadsheets, MS Word, and Outlook.
• Track project expenses for travel, materials, shipping, and other appropriate expenses.
• Assist in payroll processing.
• Processes Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge of reconciling and balancing accounts is a must
• Review timecards every Thursday to verify accuracy of time, projects, tasks, and labor codes.
• Enter and assist with documenting project budgets.
• Distribute weekly project progress reports.
• Responsible for monthly B&O filing.
• Reviewing quarterly employer tax reports and deposits within Paylocity.
• Update project/employee database in accounting software.
• Complete project information within Unanet - A&E software.
• Document and maintain current accounting support policies and procedures.
• Compose routine correspondence. Answer routine inquiries. Maintain good interactions with other departments to ensure requests are carried out.
• Communicate with vendors and consultants in a timely manner.
• Provide Office Manager with timely, accurate information.
• Assist Office Manager in billing cycles.
• Answering phones and other office tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Three or more years of recent computerized bookkeeping experience in a professional services firm.
• Must be computer proficient and have solid skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Accurate and organized.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Personality: Bright, learns quickly, friendly, level-headed, can work under pressure and maintain positive attitude, team player (willing to help anyone). Asks questions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Ability to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to ten pounds of force frequently.