Bookkeeper I

Our accounting team operates from the awesome Emergent Campus at the historic Florence High School, one block off Main Street in quaint Florence, Colorado. Our teams headquartered in rural Colorado and other locations throughout our great nation deliver high performing accounting, bookkeeping, and back-office services to our regional customers. 

Florence is located in the middle of Fremont County, the weather capital of Colorado. The region offers a rich variety of hiking, climbing, bicycle trails, rafting, and all things outdoor Colorado. Our community was founded with a heart of patriotism, and Second-61’s foundation is grounded in protecting that which matters most as Vigilant Defenders. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our mission to love and honor each other, our community, our country, and our customers, through superb services as their front-line Vigilant Defenders.

Position Overview:

We’re hiring for a Bookkeeper I to work onsite in Florence, CO. In this position you’ll become part of great team providing accounting and bookkeeping services to our customers. 

A Second-61 Bookkeeper is responsible for providing critical services for our customers ensuring accuracy and completeness of company financial records. The successful team member will perform various bookkeeping functions and manage processes to ensure customer success.  This is a mid-level position for someone that wants to continue to build their career in accounting and bookkeeping. Come join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Recording financial transactions: Second-61 bookkeeper will be responsible for recording all financial transactions within company's accounting system, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable: Second-61 Bookkeeper will manage accounts payable by ensuring that bills are paid on time and that vendors are reimbursed. They must also manage accounts receivable by sending out invoices, following up on late payments, and recording payments received.
• Reconciling bank statements: Second-61 Bookkeeper is responsible for reconciling bank statements to ensure that the company's records match those of the bank.
• Creating financial reports: Second-61 Bookkeepers will generate financial reports, such as income statements and balance sheets, on a regular basis to help the company's management team make informed financial decisions.
• Maintaining financial records: Second-61 Bookkeepers will maintain accurate financial records, including receipts, invoices, and other financial documents.
• Assisting with budgeting: Second-61 Bookkeepers will assist with the preparation and management of a company's budget by providing financial data and insights.
• Communicating with stakeholders: Second-61 Bookkeepers will need to communicate with various stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and other departments within the company, to resolve financial issues and provide information as needed.
• Mentoring and Training: Second-61 Bookkeepers will work with junior team members in training and mentoring to ensure their successful performance and growth in the accounting department.

• 1-2 years of experience 
• The desire to be a member of an awesome team that works hard.
• The desire and ability to be punctual and professional every day.
• Experience performing bookkeeping for complex businesses through financial statement preparation and review.
• Familiarity and comfort working with accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• It is beneficial if a candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, but this is not required.
• It is beneficial if a candidate is a Certified Bookkeeper (CP) from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or equivalent, but this is not required.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.