Bookkeeper

Full Time Bookkeeper Established in 1984 Chelsea Garden Center is seeking a full-time seasoned bookkeeper with a minimum of three-five years’ experience to help manage financial operations. We operate two retail garden centers alongside residential and commercial design, maintenance, installation, and delivery services. We have a diversified portfolio of commercial, public and corporate landscape contracts. Typical Responsibilities and Job Description Daily Financial Transactions : Record all income and expenses Enter invoices and bills into accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage) Categorize transactions correctly Maintain general ledger Accounts Payable: Enter vendor bills Track due dates Maintain vendor records Reconcile vendor statements Accounts Receivable: Create and send customers invoices Record payments received Follow-up on overdue accounts Maintain customer account records Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations: Match bank transactions to company records Identify discrepancies Resolve missing or duplicate entries Reconcile monthly statements Payroll Support : Contact foreman to collect hours for crew accounts Process payroll (or assist payroll provider) Track employee hours Maintain payroll records Certificates of Insurance/Workers Compensation : Contact Hortica (insurer) for C.O.I (if not found in files) NYSIF website for Workers Compensation Driver Tickets - NYSERV: Organize parking tickets with Work Orders Contact S&R consulting via email Review times, dates, customers with delivery manifest for evidence purposes Prepare documentation for court proceedings and pay when directed to avoid late fees. Check website regularly for tickets that are not readily available. Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintain organized financial files Ensure compliance with state & federal regulations Safeguard sensitive financial data Employee records and daily bank records should be kept secure always Job Type: Full-time Starting compensation : $40,000-$60,000. Health insurance 401 K PTO Work Location: In person; downtown Brooklyn office Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $40,000 - $60,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No