Staff Bookkeeper at Southern States Bedford Cooperative – Bedford, Virginia

Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to support our accounting team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various accounting functions within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist accounting staff with daily accounting tasks and procedures

- Prepare and enter journal entries accurately into the accounting system

- Review and verify daily accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness

- Perform general bookkeeping duties, including data entry and record maintenance

- Conduct inventory counts and reconcile inventory records

- Enter Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions

- Print and distribute monthly customer statements

- Assist customers with their monthly statements and resolve any discrepancies

- Support the accounting team with other related duties as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices

- Experience with bookkeeping and data entry

- Familiarity with inventory management and reconciliation

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

- Excellent communication and customer service skills

- Prior experience with cooperative accounting is preferred but not required

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Join our team and be part of a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.