Bookkeeper Details

Bookkeeper

Career Systems Development - Bangor, ME

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.
Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.
Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.
You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.Responsibilities: The Bookkeeper performs a variety of professional accounting duties such as preparing expenditure reports, verifying various personnel, equipment, supply expenditures and makes journal entries to correct information and make adjustments according to financial reports

• Prepares salary accrual journal entry updated from salary change from provided by the HR Department
• Sets up work sheets for analyzing selected basic financial reports and prepares related journal entries when needed
• Processes vendor invoices by comparing invoice amount with authorized purchase order and receiving information. Prepares expenditures reports. Checks invoice activity against accounting ledger
• Checks purchase orders status reports for outstanding and unpaid purchase orders
• Assists with processing of student pay. Coordinates and distributes Allowances for Living Expenses (ALE’s), Readjustment Allowances and other student payments. Reconciles student payroll. Coordinates SPAMIS system with Records Department
• Calculates hours on time cards for account to enter into Payroll section of Transaction Input System
• Distributes employee paychecks to department supervisors

Qualifications: Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent. Two years’ experience in a bookkeeping capacity working under the direction of an accountant or work-related area
Preferred: Associates’ degree in accounting
Knowledge Required: Must possess knowledge of accounting applications necessary for preparation of journal entries. Sound working knowledge of bookkeeping theories and practices and accepted office practices. Ability to prepare financial and other reports, in a systematic, neat and legible manner. Good organizational skills. Excellent math skills. Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately. Proficient in the use of personal computer; working knowledge of software applications, e.g. MSExcel; MSWord or Word Perfect. Ability to operate calculator by touch.
All post offer candidates must complete and pass a background check and drug screen.
CSD is a leader in workforce development operating Job Corps centers throughout the U.S. since 1964 and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action / Female / Minority / Disabled / Veteran Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, child-birth, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. CSD makes reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact Susan Evans at (888) 308-0338 to request a reasonable accommodation
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