Bookkeeper

About You

• You’re a bookkeeper who wants more variety and responsibility
• You have systems and rules to keep your email inbox nice and organized, and you’ve never met a mess you couldn’t tackle
• You embrace change and know that growing pains and challenges are important for growth
• You have a love of learning and like to try new things
• Your superpower is finding mistakes in invoices and time tracking
• You prefer working for a small businesses, where your hard work makes a difference and is vital to the success of the organization and its employees
• You are looking for a company that lives its values of integrity, accountability, and reliability
• You pride yourself on quick and accurate data entry
• You aren’t afraid to tell your manager when you’ve made a mistake or ask questions when you don’t fully understand something
• You aren’t afraid of spending time on the phone with customers and team members
• You are focused on the details to ensure accuracy, yet you appreciate the bigger picture
• Your colleagues call you a self-starter and you’re known for your ability to work independently

Pay rate is $30-35 an hour, depending on experience

This position is part-time, offering flexibility in terms of the days and times you will work. Ideally, we are looking for someone to work approximately 20 to 30 hours per week, with hours falling between 9am and 2pm.

Bookkeeper Benefits– Please note that benefits eligibility may vary if you are working part-time.

• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company events
• Company shirt (optional)

About Us

Columbia Roofing has been a trusted name in the Maryland corridor for over 30 years. We consistently receive excellent ratings from customers for our outstanding service. Employees love us because of our laid back, family atmosphere. We are fair and flexible. We work hard to create an environment where folks can be comfortable while being productive.

Please see our website for more information:

Bookkeeper Expectations

• We are currently using Acculynx, but we are planning to implement QuickBooks, and we will look to your expertise with the launch and efficient utilization of the platform when we are ready.
• You’re the person who is managing the cash flow of the business, under the direction and support of the Owner, so that we are successful as a company
• You’ll be sending invoices to customers and answering their questions so that we maintain strong communication with our clients
• As the person on the frontline of our financials, you’ll be collecting and posting payments from customers
• You’ll be managing collections and reconciling the credit card account
• You’ll ensure that communication with our vendors is clear and concise by posting vendor invoices, managing vendor Certificates of Insurance and onboarding new vendor credentials
• You’re a stickler for accuracy and will use your skills to conduct internal audits, send reports to the Management Team, and reconcile accounts and statements on a regular basis

Bookkeeper Skills and Experience. We’re flexible on the number of years of previous experience for this role. We highly favor talent and interest. Some candidates may see this list and feel discouraged because they don’t match all the items. Please apply anyway: if you’re willing to learn, there’s a good chance you’re more qualified than you think you are.

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• 3-5 years of experience using Microsoft Excel: creating formulas, improving templates, formatting spreadsheets
• Understands that working independently and teamwork go hand-in-hand
• Able to represent yourself professionally with your teammates and our customers
• Has a natural curiosity and enjoys digging into and solving problems
• Thinks fast and enjoys being active
• Experience using QuickBooks
• Experience with Acculynx is a plus!

How To Apply:

• Click the "Apply Now" button
• Tell me about a time you encountered a bookkeeping problem and how you resolved it?
• Include your resume

If you are in any of the following or similar positions, APPLY TODAY! Come join a company that is truly dedicated to making a career for you.

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Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand this a part-time position?
• Tell me about a time you encountered a bookkeeping problem and how you resolved it?

Experience:

• bookkeeping or accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred)
• Data entry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MD 21045 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MD 21045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person