Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Bookkeeper in BEDFORD PARK, Illinois. This key role is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative tasks, providing project management support, and handling all bookkeeping responsibilities for the company. The role requires excellent multitasking skills, a people-oriented approach, and the ability to contribute to the overall success of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily office functions and handle all bookkeeping responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for employees using QuickBooks

• Handle weekly payroll liabilities including child support, 401k contributions, and insurance

• Set up new employees in payroll and maintain employee files

• Issue weekly client invoicing, working with project managers to determine schedule of values, quantities, type of work, and percentage of completed work

• Track Accounts Receivables and pursue overdue invoices

• Handle payout and lien waiver requests to subcontractors and suppliers

• Manage accounts payable, deciding on what is to be paid and generating the checks

• Verify accounts by reconciling bank statements and transactions

• Track employee PTO requests

• Prepare payroll reports for annual insurance and union audits

• Work with outside accounting firm to provide year-end data and information

• Coordinate year-end activities such as downloading W2’s and W3’s from QuickBooks website. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a bookkeeping role

• Proven experience with account reconciliation, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR)

• Experience with bank reconciliations and bookkeeping

• Proficiency in data entry tasks

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with month-end close procedures

• Knowledge of payroll processes and systems

• Familiarity with QuickBooks software

• Experience as a full charge bookkeeper would be advantageous

• Background in construction industry bookkeeping is desirable

• Certified payroll experience is a plus

• Proficiency in using QuickBooks Online is beneficial.

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