Bookkeeper

ABOUT ORWASHERS:
Orwashers Bakery (Orwashers.com) is a New York City institution, founded in 1916 in a small storefront on the Upper East Side. Today, Orwashers continues to be known for its New York classics including rye bread, pumpernickel, bagels, rugelach, black and white cookies and so much more.  In addition to selling bread to many of New York’s top restaurants and gourmet grocery stores, Orwashers currently operates three retail bakeries—on the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side in Manhattan, and in Roslyn Heights, Long Island. Orwashers also delivers our breads and baked goods throughout Manhattan and distributes to carefully selected partners nationwide. While the company has grown since its humble beginnings over a century ago, the same values remain baked in—handmade classic breads and baked goods made fresh locally with love each day.  ABOUT THE POSITION:
We are seeking a strong bookkeeper who will be responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. This person must be well-versed in accounting principles and understand the dynamics of intercompany transactions. This role requires someone who is highly detail-oriented, and comfortable being a part of a small team with a high volume of transactions. This person must be a positive, dependable, solution-oriented team player, with strong communication skills. The Bookkeeper will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting the overall accounting functions of the organization. This role will report to the Finance Director.  RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Accounts Receivable 
o Record payments from clients, apply payments to customer accounts, and book deductions. 
o Create accurate and timely customer invoices. 
o Handle customer inquiries about bills or payments and resolve discrepancies between invoices and customer payments. 
o Providing weekly updates on A/R aging and regularly follow up with customers who are tardy and/or delinquent. 
o Evaluate aging, credit risk, and collection follow-up. Recommend steps to improve cash flow and reduce write-offs. 
o Work with other departments including the sales team and customer service to resolve billing issues or disputes. 
• Accounts Payable
o Reviewing invoices for proper documentation and approval, entering them into accounting software
o Reconciling discrepancies: Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues 
o Reaching out to vendors to resolve payment issues or questions, and to provide information about payment status 
o Providing supporting documentation for audits as needed
o Helping with month-end closing processes 
o Updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the general ledger 
o Monitoring expenses: Monitoring expenses and keeping records for tax purposes  ABOUT YOU:
• 2+ years experience in a similar role with experience with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a relevant field preferable 
• Highly proficient in Quickbooks Online
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel 
• Detail-oriented
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects
• Strong communication skills
• Friendly, personable, punctual, and dependable.
• Solution-oriented
• Have a positive attitude and are a team player.
• Love bread, local foods and have a strong sense of community? Even better! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Types: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Pay: $25/-28 hour depending on skillset and experience
Benefits: Bonus, Health Insurance, 401k, Paid time off
Language Requirements: English
Work Location: In person, Bronx, NY To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter. You can send to noting “Bookkeeper” in the subject line. Thank you for your interest, we look forward to learning about you!