Bookkeeper

Benefits:
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Competitive salary
Simms Showers LLP – Part-Time Bookkeeper • Simms Showers LLP, a growing Northern Virginia and Maryland-based law firm, is seeking a part-time bookkeeper.

    We seek team members who appreciate and can thrive in a faith-driven environment with a desire to contribute to a team that integrates faith and law in practical ways.

    Requirements: The part-time bookkeeper (30-35 hrs/week) will be assisting the Head of HR and Administration. This is an in-person position in Leesburg, VA, with a requirement to be in the office at least 3 days a week. The bookkeeper would be responsible for logging all the financial data into QuickBooks or associated accounting software and accounts payable/receivable. Accounts payable/receivable would include keeping track of and paying all invoices to third-party vendors in QuickBooks, writing checks for staff/attorneys, recording and processing incoming payments, and preparing deposits.

    The ideal candidate is an organized person with attention to detail and with prior bookkeeping and accounting experience.

    Helpful Skills:
    • Bookkeeping experience (QuickBooks or other software)
    • Accounting experience (not required, but preferred)
    • Strong attention to detail and process orientation
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Microsoft Excel
    • Analytical mindset with a desire to make processes more efficient and/or automated

    Job Duties Include:
    • Logging all deposits & payments into the accounting system
    • Tracking accounts payable
    • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or billing issues
    • Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
    • Writing checks and preparing deposits
    • Putting together Profit & Loss statements quarterly
    • Helping with annual & quarterly tax filings as needed
    - Assist with payroll support - Other duties as assigned by the Head of HR and Administration.

    The position is open for a part-time employee working at least 30 hours a week. This position will provide the option to work from home a few days a week as needed, after successful completion of the 90-day introductory and probationary period. Pay is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
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