Intermediate Bookkeeper (GRN0001)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Bookkeeper is an expert and may be assigned as a dedicated resource for a customer, or as part ofa team of shared resources helping deliver outcomes to service level expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Receipting

Record customer payments

Prepare aged Receivables on demand by our clients

Supplier Payments and Expenses

Collate supplier invoices into weekly/fortnightly/monthly payment runs, streamlining payment

processes wherever possible.

Ensure all supplier bills are appropriately authorized for payment, and process payments when

authorized.

Record supplier payments and office expenses in accounting software, coding to appropriate

accounts.

Ensure other software's utilise (Receipt Bank, Bank Link), streamlining the recording process

wherever possible.

Reconciliations of Bank Accounts

Reconcile all bank accounts every week.

Reconcile all bank accounts to the month's last day.

Reconcile all loan accounts on at least a quarterly basis.

Prepare monthly reconciliation reports of all bank, loan and credit card accounts.

Processing of Payroll

Maintain confidential records for all employees

Process employee pays, prepare ABA files for clients to process within internet banking

Distribute pay advice to employees, via email ensuring all email addresses are correct

Track employee leave accruals.

Reconcile monthly/quarterly PAYG.

Reconcile and make quarterly superannuation payments.

Reconcile and prepare payment summaries at end of the year.

Process end-of-year payroll and lodge with the Australian Taxation Office.

Monthly Reports

Make end-of-month journals as required

Prepare draft monthly financial statements and email to Executive Team for review

Assist draft Business Wrap Ups

ATO Compliance

Preparation and lodgement of monthly/quarterly Business Activity Statement and Instalment

Activity Statement.

Monthly/Quartely reconciliation of BAS

Ad hoc tasks

Any task deemed necessary by the Service Delivery Manager involving client management

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Should be a graduate of Finance/Accounting or any business-related course

Should be a CPA (not required)

Product Knowledge

Complete knowledge of Client accounts and businesses

At least 2 years of Australian Accounting experience (GST, Tax and Depreciation)

Experienced in handling multiple clients

Accounting background; able to understand the language of our interactions with the accounts

Other expertise that may be defined by the customer

System and Application Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Advanced Knowledge of accounting tools such as Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks, and other

applications that customers use

Ability to learn new systems and tools as needed

Quality

Works within the Client's quality guidelines

Ensures quality of work being delivered without being supervised

Communications Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Efficiency

Works within the allotted budget hours for jobs assigned

Ensures all deliverables are fulfilled in a timely manner