Bookkeeper job at Focus Financial Partners in St. Louis, MO

Title: Bookkeeper Location: St. Louis, MO Job Description: Position Summary Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, Focus Partners Business Management is seeking a full charge Bookkeeper to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Bookkeeper is responsible for computing, classifying, and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of assigned clients are accurate. Focus Partners provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader. Primary Responsibilities Process accounts payable and accounts receivable Perform credit card and bank reconciliations Maintain electronic filing system General communication with vendors, clients, and client representatives via phone, email, and in-person Perform cash flow reports and cash balances as required Assist in assembling information for year-end tax packages for accountants Provide some assistance with insurance questions Identify, trace, and correct errors Prepare/review 1099 reports Prepare journal entries Assist in the preparation and processing of payroll, as well as applicable reporting Print reports (such as financial statements) for review Other projects and duties as assigned Qualifications Currently pursuing or recently received an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field. Expected graduation date by January 2026 Ability to work and commute out of our St. Louis, MO office Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. Excellent communication skills (in person, on the phone, and via email) Sense of urgency Keen eye for details Ability to quickly shift gears without losing focus Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.) Experience with AgilLink software is preferred This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $50,000 - $55,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment. Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. 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An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901. For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Apply tot his job