Bookkeeper

Job Description Summary:

GRF, Focus Business Management, is seeking a is seeking a full-charge Bookkeeper ideally with entertainment industry or property management bookkeeping experience 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. This position will be based fully in-office out of our San Rafael, CA location.

Job Description:

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 on 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

• Assist with general mail flow procedures such as logging, scanning, and dating all incoming mail and packages

• Mailing deposits and other correspondence between other GRF offices

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience in an entertainment business management firm or 3+ years of general accounting experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required; Associate's degree or higher is preferred

• Experience with AgilLink software is highly preferred

• Excellent communication skills (in person, on the phone, and via email)

• Keen eye for details while being able to maintain a sense of urgency 

• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)

This position is a non-exempt 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. 

GRF, Focus Partners Business Management is a leading full-service business management firm serving an exclusive clientele of entertainers, athletes, executives, and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 Managing Directors and more than 700 professionals, GRF provides comprehensive financial and advisory services across the music, film, television, sports, literary, and broader entertainment industries, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. 

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement: Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

 

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com

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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.