Bookkeeping Administrative Associate

Position Summary

SCS Financial is seeking a detail-oriented and highly professional Bookkeeping Administrative Associate for the Bill Pay team to support the complex financial needs of our ultra-high-net-worth clients and their families. The ideal candidate brings a high level of discretion, integrity, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

This role is based in Portsmouth, NH.

Primary Responsibilities

The essential duties of the Bookkeeping Administrative Associate will include, and are not limited to:

• Receipt of client post office box mail from courier service and monitoring bookkeeping email inbox for electronic invoices and notices. Opening, sorting, scanning bills (as needed), and uploading to Hubdoc for approval to pay. Forwarding non-bill pay related mail on to other departments (including tax, insurance and other documents).
• Point of contact for all post office client mail related matters.
• Responsible for the overall maintenance of electronic filing of bill pay records (copying, scanning, saving and shredding paper).
• Responsible for bill pay client check deposits to various banks utilizing FedEx and Salesforce
• Assembly and processing of bookkeeping department outgoing FedEx packages to clients/vendors
• Assisting bookkeepers in obtaining all necessary approvals prior to payment.
• Assisting bookkeepers with various vendor related issues – including but not limited to changing billing addresses, setting up or updating auto-pay accounts, setting up or terminating utility accounts, and researching vendor billing issues.
• Assisting bookkeepers with bank, investment and credit card account reconciliations on a monthly basis utilizing QuickBooks.
• Assisting bookkeepers with other miscellaneous tasks and projects, as necessary.
• Facilitating and implementing technology and process improvement for all aspects of the job (including but not limited to record collection and retention, bill payment, reconciliations).
• Occasional back-up support for reception, as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Salesforce and Hubdoc a plus
• Ability to prioritize work effectively, with a high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Candidates must display professionalism and exercise the utmost discretion.
• Ability and desire to continue to learn and develop
• Ability to spot inefficiencies (internal or external) and work with the team on process improvements
• College degree preferred with at least 2 years prior experience working with QuickBooks and providing administrative support.
• Experience working within Finance business area preferred.
• Desire to develop towards future Bookkeeper position or learning additional Bookkeeper tasks to assist the team
• Ability to push/pull/lift bulk mail (approximately ≤25 pounds).

This position is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $50,000–$60,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may 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. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.