Bookkeeper

$30,000 - $45,000/Yr

Vince Konen Insurance Agency - Aurora, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, IL

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Bookkeeper at Vince Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. is responsible for maintaining and recording a complete and systematic set of business transactions. This role involves balancing ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports to provide insights into receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable, and payable. The position is integral to ensuring compliance with legal requirements and supporting the financial health of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of financial transactions by establishing accounts, posting transactions, and ensuring legal requirements compliance.
• Maintain accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Follow up on past due accounts and returned checks.
• Prepare accounts for payments and verify data in the system.
• Disburse checks.
• Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as-needed basis.
• Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner.
• Balancing general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Maintain historical records by filing documents.
• Prepare month-end close and related financial reports and analysis.
• Prepare year-end close and related financial reports and analysis.
• Review month-end and year-end financial reports and forward to leadership.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes.
• Record and maintain all 1099 information, and process 1099 year-end forms and reports.
• Research and answer all receivable and vendor inquiries.
• Collaborate with outside parties, such as the CPA, bank officers, and supplier representatives.

Requirements

• Understanding of accounting principles
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP
• Previous bookkeeping experience preferred
• CPA is a plus
• Master knowledge of Excel
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for bonus and incentives based on performance
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Major Medical Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Dental Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Account
• Company events