Bookkeeper

Job Title:                     Bookkeeper

Department:               Accounting

Hourly Pay Range:      $18.00 to $28.00

Sievers Equipment Co. is a family-owned agricultural and construction dealer and is currently seeking a Bookkeeper for our Hamel, IL location.  We offer competitive pay, 401(k) with matching, 100% employee paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, and referral program.

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for recording daily financial transactions, business office functions and assisting the accounting department.  This position is expected to work 40 hours per week. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1.       Record daily financial transactions

2.       Process banking transactions

3.       Reconcile bank statements

4.       Verify general ledger accounts

5.       Handle accounts payable

6.       Pay vendor bills

7.       Balance and process all cash and banking transactions

8.       Cash reconciliation

9.       Check End of Day and correct any discrepancies promptly

10.   Balance reports

Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Ability to walk up and down a flight of stairs

·         Ability to get around the dealership and grounds for various tasks.

·         Normally lift or move 10 lbs and occasionally lifts or move up to 30 lbs.

·         Ability to tolerate up and down movement with bending or stooping including reaching above and below shoulder height with arms and hands.

·         Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

·         Ability to operate office equipment as necessary.

·         While performing the duties of the job, the employee will perform extensive keystroke tasks.

Skills Required

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         1-2 years related bookkeeping or accounting experience with a steady work record

·         Accounting experience preferred

·         Perform AR/AP, reconcile General Ledger accounts, process invoices and batch for approval

·         Process and reconcile cash, banking, petty cash, credit card (Visa) and case credit transactions

·         Maintain customer information, run reports

·         Strong customer service, communication skills, and professional demeanor

·         Ability to set work priorities, work independently, and follow oral and written directions

·         Perform each of the essential position functions.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee Paid Dental Insurance

Employee Paid Health Insurance

Employee Paid Vision Insurance

Employee Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Experience level:  4 years (Preferred)

Schedule:
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Saturday rotation

Overtime

Weekends as needed

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Employment remains at-will.

Sievers Equipment Company is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  Sievers Equipment Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.