Bookkeeper

This position is posted on behalf of People Solutions Center's client, Harmony Design Group.

Harmony Design Group, a premier Landscape Architecture firm is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our team!

About Us:

Founded in 2005, Harmony Design Group has a passion for designing and building beautiful landscapes. We work on residential projects in New Jersey and New York that are fast-paced and high-end. We are a brand that offers quality, cutting-edge landscape designs for our clientele, and we work closely together in a tight-knit team environment. We value lasting relationships with our clients and employees.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time position. This role will be an on-site position in Scotch Plains, NJ. The starting salary for this role is between $50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience, and our employees also enjoy paid holidays and time off because we believe work/life balance is important to your success! We also offer medical benefits.

Qualifications for the Bookkeeper role:

• 3+ years of experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar office support role, ideally in a small business;
• Advanced experience in QuickBooks;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable;
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office is required, particularly experience with Excel;
• Working knowledge of Google software is required, particularly experience with Google Sheets;
• A customer service mindset and a willingness to assist customers, answer phones and provide excellent customer service;
• A proven ability to work with large sets of data ensuring accuracy;
• A BS degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, but not required.

How our Bookkeeper will spend their days:

-Performing daily operations of the accounting department including but not limited to:

• Accounts payable/receivable
• Cash receipts
• General ledger
• Check runs
• Fixed asset and debt activity updates
• Assisting with job costing

-Collaborating with our accounting firm to ensure data is entered into QuickBooks accurately for reporting purposes and meeting financial accounting objectives as set by management;

-Providing office administrative support as assigned;

-Filing, record keeping, and data entry;

-Answering incoming calls and taking detailed notes on client contact;

-Answering client questions on payments and following up with clients to secure payment;

-Collaborating with the field team to ensure timely billing to clients;

-Coordinating with vendors and subcontractors to provide timely payment for goods and services;

-Other duties as assigned.