Job Title: Bookkeeper/Office

Job summary:

This role requires a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to manage the financial operations of our quilting store. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills and a passion for supporting a thriving small business. 

Key responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: 
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Inventory Management: 
• Monitor and reconcile inventory records
• conduct regular audits to identify and resolve discrepancies/shrinkage
• assist in maintaining accurate inventory control procedures
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: 
• Assist with accounts payable (vendor payments)
• Assist with accounts receivable (customer invoicing, deposits and collections) to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Cash Management: 
• Assist with cash handling procedures, including daily reconciliation of cash receipts and disbursements
• Budgeting & Forecasting: 
• Assist in preparing and monitoring store budgets
• Assist in analyzing financial performance
• provide forecasts to support business planning
• Financial Analysis:
• Assist in identifying sales trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings
• Provide actionable insights for benefit of store management
• Record Keeping: 
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Maintain filing and document management related to transactions and reports.
• Communication & Coordination:
• Collaborate with store management to address potential financial issues
• Communicate effectively with vendors and customers as needed
• Assist customers as needed 

Qualifications and skills

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks is required.
• Proficiency in Rain and Microsoft Excel is desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Prior experience in accounting or bookkeeping, particularly within a retail environment, is preferred.