Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Department: Financial

Reports to: Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Regular- Exempt

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Rochester, New York

ROLE SUMMARY:

The position will support various aspects of the department and day-to-day financial operations of the company. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for preparing account reconciliations on various balance sheet accounts, preparing expense analyses, performing analysis on account activity and preparing commentary as needed, assisting with quarter- and year-end audits and supporting inquiries from company personnel. The role will closely interface with the other Finance functions as well as functions across the organization and directly report to the Accounting Manager.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the month-end close process (including preparing journal entries, accruals, consolidations, elimination entries and ensuring that all journal entries are properly supported)
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts and expense analysis of P&L accounts
• Properly record and maintain areas such as leases, fixed assets, goodwill & intangibles, financial instruments, equity, etc. for the company and its subsidiaries
• Assist in preparing schedules for public company filings (10-Q and 10-K)
• Gather documentation and support for internal and external auditors for quarter- and year-end audits
• Answer accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting data
• Assist in implementing and documenting accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed in accordance with GAAP
• Be a key driver in getting the company SOX-compliant
• Ensure all reconciliations and analyses within the group are SOX-ready and ready to be reviewed by external auditors
• Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in special projects, system enhancements or ad-hoc analyses as assigned
• Perform month-end closing processes timely and provide suggestions for improvements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
• CPA or working towards
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting
• Minimum 2 years public accounting experience
• Up-to-date with current GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
• Experience working with both internal and external auditors
• Demonstrated success working both individually and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-oriented environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Knowledge of accounting software and systems is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to work effectively cross-functionally and with subsidiaries
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Self-starter and able to quickly learn new responsibilities
• High attention to detail required

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background screening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

WORK SCHEDULE:

40+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Golden Bloom Pharms Supports a Drug Free Workplace