Accounting Bookkeeper

Exceed Safety LLC is a safety consulting firm based in Raleigh, NC. We are hiring an accounting bookkeeper to join our growing team.

This job is full time (32 hours/week), in-office role. Candidates must be local to the Raleigh area. Limited or no remote work for this position.

Job Role & Summary
As a bookkeeper/accountant, you will oversee keeping correct financial records for our company, which includes recording transactions, addressing account balances, and producing financial statements. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, have a sharp eye for detail, and have a firm grasp of accounting concepts and software.

Responsibilities

• Keep Exceed Safety’s financial records accurate and up to date.
• Assist the management in making choices regarding the company’s finances.
• Manage the cash flow by anticipating cash inflows and outflows.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax laws, and banking regulations.
• Work closely with bank divisions to support initiatives and find opportunities to streamline processes.
• Performs bookkeeping, bank deposits & reconciliations, A/R & A/P in QuickBooks
• Prepares payroll for staff.
• Maintains bookkeeping files.
• Review and verify financial transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all financial reporting is suitably compliant with local and federal regulations.
• Perform quarterly audits.
• Assist with payroll disbursements.
• Verify business expenditure reports.

Skills

• A solid knowledge of accounting techniques and principles.
• Strong computer, analytical and mathematical skills, including internet use, windows XP, Excel, and Word
• Proficient with appropriate software programs and bookkeeping programs.
• exceptional attention to detail by identifying discrepancies in financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multi tasks in an environment where priorities can change rapidly and adhere to deadlines.
• Time management skills and the ability to anticipate and manage a changing workflow.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and operate a computerized accounting and payroll system.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar course, or comparable work experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• 5+ years of demonstrated ability to provide detailed level bookkeeping support – accounts payable, accounts receivable, closing books monthly and preparing financial reporting and analysis for small businesses.
• 1+ years of transactional accounting experience using QuickBooks for/in a professional organization.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality while working with client data.
• Understanding of banking legislation and compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• A willingness to follow established policies and procedures consistently and accurately.
• Confidence in learning and embracing new technology to solve issues.
• Experience in developing strong team relationships based on trust, accountability, integrity, and sharing of best practices.

Pay & Benefits
Salary for this role is $30/hour. We do not currently offer health benefits. Retirement plans and paid time off are available.

Exceed Safety is a nationwide full spectrum consulting firm based in NC. We provide advanced consultants and use cutting edge technology and methods of risk management. Please visit our website for more information.