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Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc. a growing consulting civil engineering firm located in central Connecticut and celebrating its 64 th year in business has a position available for an experienced administrative assistant/bookkeeper/office manager. Job Overview Cardinal Engineering Associates, Inc. a Consulting Engineering firm located in Meriden, CT. is seeking an enthusiastic and efficient full-time Bookkeeper. This position will require you to manage numerous day-to-day activities which include but are not limited to the following: managing accounts payable and receivables (including invoicing), track office expenses, maintain accurate records, In addition to this, you should have excellent multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize and assign tasks. Having strong communication and negotiation skills will prove to be an advantage. Excel, MS Office, ADP, Bill Quick and QuickBooks proficiency is a must. Responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including preparation and posting of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Processing payroll through ADP Manage accounts payables, receivables, and payroll Track Work in Progress Track project costs Banking functions including bank reconciliations for various accounts including operating, pay roll, escrow. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Submit quarterly and annual tax and department of labor reports Process Simple IRA contributions Manage and comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing. Maintaining and updating contact details of employees, clients and vendors Renewal of health insurance, general liability, and professional liability insurance. Sending, tracking, and managing new and existing contracts Analyzing and processing bill payments Prepare monthly invoices Developing, updating, and implementing office procedures and protocols Regularly update and disseminate the company's policies and procedures as established in the employee handbook. Filing of important documents Assisting in setting up repairs/maintenance appointments for company equipment, computers, etc. Qualifications 5 years minimum experience as an Accotant or Full Charge Bookkeeper Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration Quickbooks Certification Solid understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles Working knowledge of

U.S. GAAP

Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Experience with A/P, A/R, Invoicing, Preparation of Balance Sheets and P/L statements Experience with Quarterly and Annual Tax Filings Proficiency in Quickbooks, BillQuick, ADP, Excel, Pivot Tables, Word and related software Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Detail-oriented and highly reliable individual Strong client service skills Engineering or Architectural firm experience a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): What is your typing speed

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Bookkeeping:

5 years (Preferred)

Secretarial:

2 years (Preferred)

Accounting:

5 years (Preferred) Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Quickbooks Experience (Required) Quickbooks Certification (Preferred) Microsoft Excel and Word Expertise (Preferred) Quickbooks Proadvisor (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person