Bookkeeper/Office Support

Our client, an established small business in northern Essex County is hiring a part time bookkeeper/office support person to join their team.
This position will require approximately 25-30 hours in the spring, and fewer hours the rest of the year.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in Quickbooks, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and an ability to multitask is a must.
This position also requires exceptional customer service and strong telephone skills.
Experience with a Point-of-Sale system is a plus.
If you have strong communication skills along with a friendly, self-motivated, upbeat personality you will fit right in.
*Duties and responsibilities include a variety of tasks such as:* · Enter and pay vendor bills · Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a monthly basis · Interface with outside payroll service to process payroll · Assist outside CPA with the year-end close process · Produce financial reports as needed · Counter sales · Process purchase orders · Schedule deliveries · Track and maintain inventory control · Organize office operations and procedures *Skills and qualifications:* · Proficiency in Quickbooks, MS Excel and Word · Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work · Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment · Great interpersonal and customer service skills · Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles *Experience:* · Administrative role in a small business environment: 2 years required · Quickbooks: 2 years required *Education:* · High school or equivalent required *Benefits:* · Retirement Plan · Paid time off · Flexible schedule, however work from home is not available Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal Pay: $23.
00 - $30.
00 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week Benefits: * Paid time off * Retirement plan Experience level: * 2 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Essex County, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person