The Next Solar Energy Technology, Inc.

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Job Title: Bookkeeper (Multi-Entity) + Light HR Admin Support (In-House) Location: Kenner, LA 70062 Type: Full-time Pay: Target $50,000–$58,000/year (based on experience and scope) About the role The Next Ventures Group, Inc. is hiring an in-house Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for one larger operating company and two small, affiliated companies with minimal activity. This role owns accurate bookkeeping, timely reconciliations, and a consistent weekly vendor/contractor payment process. HR support is light and focused on administrative coordination (no employee-relations ownership, no tax return preparation). Core Values (how we operate) This role must align with our Core Values: Integrity, Accountability, Commitment, Efficiency, Goal-Oriented, and Aligned. We expect team members to do what is right, own outcomes, follow through, work smart, hit deadlines, and stay aligned with leadership direction and company priorities. Key responsibilities (Accounting / Bookkeeping) | QuickBooks Online, BILL.com • Maintain accurate, up-to-date books for multiple entities. • Code and enter bills, vendor invoices, and contractor expenses according to the company procedure. • Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. • Manage a weekly accounts payable process • Track payment status and vendor communications • Perform monthly bank deposits (brief travel). • Maintain chart of accounts and consistent transaction categorization. • Support month-end close tasks (accruals as needed, schedule updates, basic financial reporting support). • Maintain financial spreadsheets. • Prepare clean month-end and year-end packages for our CPA (no tax prep; support only). • Support 1099 tracking (collect W-9s, maintain vendor/contractor data, provide reports to CPA). • Basic sales tax/payroll-related reporting as needed. Key responsibilities (Light Admin) • Coordinate onboarding/offboarding administration (document collection, checklists, system access requests). • Maintain employee personnel files and basic HR records (digital/physical as required). • Track PTO balances/requests (low volume) and maintain updated employee roster. • Coordinate benefits/payroll admin items with our provider (submit approved changes, maintain documentation). • Process and facilitate tenant correspondence. • Arrange real estate closings and handle real estate documentation. • Prepare, submit, track, and appear for eviction notices with St. Tammany parish as necessary (travel). Required qualifications • 3+ years of bookkeeping experience (in-house or firm), with strong reconciliation skills. • Experience managing AP workflows and vendor/contractor payments. • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and clean month-end practices. • Comfortable supporting multiple entities (intercompany awareness a plus). • Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and confidentiality. • Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets. Preferred qualifications • QuickBooks Online experience (strongly preferred). • Experience improving bookkeeping processes (AP workflow, documentation, close checklists). • Familiarity with payroll/HR systems (QBO) and basic HR admin workflows. What success looks like (first 60–90 days) • Books are current and reconciled monthly with minimal rework. • Weekly payment process runs consistently with proper documentation. • Vendor/contractor files are organized (W-9s collected, 1099-ready reporting). • Clean month-end package is ready for leadership review and CPA handoff. Notes on internal controls This role prepares and documents payments and changes, but final approvals/release of payments and pay-rate changes remain with management. This role requires a background check and drug test. To apply: Send a resume and a brief note describing (1) multi-entity experience, (2) reconciliation experience, and (3) the AP tools/workflows used (QBO, Bill.com, etc.). Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year Work Location: In person