Bookkeeper: Professional Photographers of America

The worlds’ largest photographic association is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, creative, efficient, and well organized Bookkeeper. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the team and contribute to our continuing success. Here at Professional Photographers of America we work hard and get the job done in an environment that promotes teamwork, creativity and professionalism.

PPA is a non-profit membership association for professional photographers, located in Atlanta , Georgia . We represent five associations; Professional Photographers of America, Society of Sport and Event Photographers, Student Photographic Society, Commercial Photographers International and Evidence Photographers International Council. Our staff is made up of 40 professionals who are responsible for producing several conferences per year, one monthly magazine and servicing over 20,000 members and 45,000 subscribers.

Qualified applicants should send their resume, with cover letter and salary history to HRManager@ppa.com or fax to 404-614-6404.

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Summary of Duties:

Studio Management Services ( SMS ), a division of Professional Photographers of America, specializes in comprehensive accounting & business consultation for photography businesses. In this role, the Bookkeeper will assist and support the SMS Accountants and their clients in all areas of the accounting/financial practices including data entry of client information and other routine accounting activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data entry of client information using accounting software, including Quickbooks & industry-specific software.
• Provide clerical support for SMS Accountants; Set-up client consultation appointments, request financial data from clients and verify receipt of data, maintain information files and process paperwork, answering phones and handling routine correspondence.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions from clients and SMS Accountants.
• Undertake various research projects/analysis as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 year college degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience. Must be able to complete work in a quick, efficient and accurate manner.
• Must be able to manage a busy workload of bookkeeping transactions, meeting all deadlines, for multiple clients.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients as well as co-workers.
• Excellent organizational skills are required. Has to maintain all required records, reports and files in an organized manner.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principals together with terminology, codes and processes used in computerized accounting systems is a must.
• Unwavering attention to detail is a must.