Bookkeeper

Micato Safaris, voted “#1 World’s Best Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter” by prestigious Travel+Leisure magazine’s readers a record nine times, seeks a dynamic, highly detail-oriented individual to work with our Accounting Department handling day-to-day bookkeeping and finance activities. Based in New York City, Micato Safaris operates tours and safaris throughout East Africa, Southern Africa and India, with affiliated offices in Cape Town, Nairobi and New Delhi, India.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting and finance requirements. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and accuracy are important qualifications for this position, as well as good customer relations and the ability to communicate clearly. The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, is reliable and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities and Duties

Balance and maintain accurate ledgers

Match purchase orders with invoices

Coordinate bank deposits and report financial results on a regular basis to management

Monitor office expenses and tally and enter cash receipts

Monitor and daily reporting of Time and Attendance staff

Pay vendor invoices and track bank account balances

Develop monthly statements, including cash flow, and profit and loss statements

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Five years experience working in accounts payable and receivable, general ledger.

Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and QuickBooks Enterprise, and QB Online.

Strong understanding of business worksheets and computations

To apply:

• A cover letter describing an experience or quality about you that has particular relevance to the position is mandatory. Submissions without cover letters will not be considered.
• Email cover letter and resume summarizing qualifications.
• Indicate compensation requirements.
• Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, we regret that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

We look forward to receiving your information. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 5 years
• Bookkeeping: 5 years

Education:

• Bachelor’s