BOOKKEEPER
Hager Environmental and Atmospheric Technologies (HEAT), headquartered in Knoxville, TN, is searching for an in-house Bookkeeper who has a detailed understanding of accounting principles, Microsoft Excel, and QuickBooks. Experience working in an engineering environment is a plus.
Our preferred candidate should have a degree in accounting or related field and have an eagerness to work for a business with an exciting technology in a small company atmosphere. The ideal candidate should be very comfortable in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines and be a self-starter. This position would be a good fit for someone who is retired and looking for additional income or possibly a recent graduate looking to get their feet wet in accounting.
HEAT is an innovative environmental company with an exciting, one-of-a-kind NASA spinoff technology used to detect and measure on-road vehicle emissions and is making an impact worldwide with this groundbreaking remote sensing device, EDAR. HEAT is building a team to meet the demands of a growing client base and looking for key members to add to our company.
Responsibilities:
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Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process using QuickBooks and Excel
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Verify that transactions are recorded and coded correctly
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Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner
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Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
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Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner
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Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition
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Conduct reconciliations
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Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Qualifications
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Bookkeeping experience
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Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
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Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
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Data entry skills
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Good with business math and numbers
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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Proficiency in QuickBooks
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
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Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP
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Strong verbal and written communication skills