Assistant Bookkeeper

Job Overview

As an Assistant Bookkeeper, you’ll keep financial records accurate and organized by supporting daily bookkeeping, payroll, and account reconciliation. You’ll use accounting software and spreadsheets to record transactions, review balances, and prepare clear financial reports. This role is suited to someone who enjoys detail-focused work and wants to apply practical accounting knowledge across routine financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accounting using double-entry bookkeeping, including accurate debits and credits.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing; review transactions and account activity for accuracy.
• Complete bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, general ledger reconciliation, and account analysis.
• Maintain accounting systems and financial software, organize spreadsheets, and assist with budgeting and financial report writing.
• Apply relevant accounting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Your impact: Accurate records and timely reconciliations help colleagues make informed financial decisions and support reliable reporting.

Experience

• Bookkeeper experience or other accounting and finance experience, with working knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, and financial concepts.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Xero, or Quicken; experience with financial software and accounting systems is useful.
• Understanding of corporate accounting, non-profit accounting, or public accounting is welcome, along with knowledge of technical accounting and accounting standards.
• Experience with payroll, account reconciliation, journal entries, and financial reporting is preferred; 10-key typing and strong spreadsheet skills are helpful.

Pay: $25.32 - $30.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colorado Springs, CO 80949