TOPIARIUS

Compensation

Full Description

Who We Are: Topiarius is a landscape design, build and maintenance company whose mission is to be Chicago's #1 luxury brand for outdoor sanctuaries. Since 2003, Topiarius has aspired to redesign the Chicago urban landscape one rooftop and yard at a time. Where there is concrete, we want nature. Where there is empty space, we want stunning restorative beauty. Our work is based on the fundamental belief that nature is an essential sanctuary for humans. You can learn more about Topiarius at www.topiarius.com. The Role: We are looking for a Bookkeeper to keep us on track and up-to-date with all financials. This position is for the person that LOVES the idea of tracking and knowing our numbers with extreme accuracy and organization. This person will have a team attitude as they work with staff to best facilitate daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping activities. Working closely with our Director of Finance, the bookkeeper understands the pivotal link this role plays "behind the scenes" to support Topiarius' overall mission. This position qualifies for a hybrid or remote work schedule, upon a successful in-person onboarding (part-time hours, working at the Topiarius office for four weeks). Following onboarding, you may be asked to come to the office in person on occasion, if necessary for a particular task or project. If this is the case, advance notice will be given. What You Will Do: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE • Record bills by entering them into correct accounts. • Keep vendor bills organized and current. • Record receipts for credit cards and complete monthly reconciliations. • Process weekly payments, check printing, and check filing. • Facilitate resolutions for any billing discrepancies. WORK WITH A VARIETY OF SOFTWARE PROGRAMS • QuickBooks, Google Sheets, Excel, and Aspire are the main programs that you will use daily. Who You Are: • You identify with our culture. Topiarius employees are expected to perform with honesty, integrity, and optimism. We enjoy our work and find it very satisfying and have a strong work ethic. We enjoy each other's company and choose to work as a team and not as lone wolves. We take the details seriously; they are what allows us to stand apart from our competition. And follow through is in the fabric of all we do. • You offer clients a one-of-a-kind experience. You love talking with people on the phone and are great with written client communication. You are clear and concise, as well as, willing to listen and answer questions. You are always an advocate for Topiarius even with the most demanding clients. • You aim for operational excellence. You are someone that doesn't just show up to "phone in" the day. You are mature and professionally dressed, ready to produce. You arrive with a smile. Your lists are clear, organized, and prioritized. You keep paperwork filed and easy to find. You remember details, so more times than not you can answer questions without having to double-check. Deadlines are what makes your day turn and you excitedly meet them. You exude pride in all that you do but are humble enough to know when you need to ask for help. • You are curious and problem solve. We are a growing, dynamic company and the way a process worked last year may not be the same this year. Figuring out how to optimize change is exciting and invigorating to you. Yet at the same time, the routine and repetitive nature of organizing and managing daily tasks is not boring to you; it is why you like this position. • You enjoy working with a team. You understand that as an Office Administrator, you oversee your assigned responsibilities while providing support to colleagues throughout the company, so that everyone can succeed. Required Background and Skills: • 5+ years of experience in bookkeeping. • High school degree or equivalent. • Excellent knowledge in basic accounting. • Proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, and Google platforms. • Solid communication, both verbally and written. • A demonstrated track record of exceptional judgment, decision-making, and prioritization skills. Desirable Background and Skills: • Higher education degree. Expected Activity and Movement: • You will be regularly working at a desk and computer. • Periodically you may move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. What We Provide: Hours and Compensation: This position is part-time (15-20 hours/week). A specific schedule will be determined with the Director of Finance and Chief Operating Officer. The bookkeeper's schedule must fall within the timeframe of normal business hours, Monday - Friday. Hourly Pay Rate: $25-32/hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits: Paid Sick time (up to 40 hours each year). Retirement plan available after one year of employment and minimum 1,000 hours of work. Other Details: Topiarius is a non-union shop. Our final candidates may be required to undergo a background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. And nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. To Apply: First, we highly encourage you to visit Topiarius' website (www.topiarius.com) to become familiar with our company. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply and be sure to include a cover letter. We will contact you if we are interested in scheduling an interview. Please refrain from phone calls. Employment Type: PART_TIME