Bookkeeper

About Us

High Spirits Hospitality is the parent company to Liquid Catering, Events at Judson Mill, The 405, Bravo1 Protection, and High Spirits Overnight. What started as a small bartending company in our owner's garage in 2011 has grown into a thriving business with 40 full-time employees and 150+ part-time employees providing services for over 600-800 events a year. We are driven with the vision of providing exceptional customer service to our clients, as well as embracing a REMARKABLE team culture for our employees.

Our Values:

We are...

• Radically Inclusive
• Embracing Individuality
• Making Life Fun
• Active Learners
• Responsible Citizens
• Keepin' It Real
• Ahead of the Curve
• Bold
• Leading with Heart
• Exceeding Expectations Everyday

Job Purpose

Our Bookkeeper supports the finance department and the rest of our team.  This role focuses on entering customer payments, issuing invoices, coding receipts, and completing other general bookkeeping tasks. This position works from our Corporate Office in Greenville, SC. 

Job Duties:

• Conduct daily bookkeeping tasks, including entering bills, client payments, and expenses into Quickbooks. Ensure the accuracy of all entries. 
• Record inner-company transfers and billing.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly budget and financial reports.
• Review vendor and customer contracts to ensure financial controls are in place and all aspects of the contracts are properly recorded and tracked (ex. Renewal time frames, rate changes, insurance requirements, etc.).
• Communication with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
• Check our PO Box and make bank deposits daily.
• Conduct past-due collection tasks.
• Mitigate conflict with clients & vendors as it pertains to the financial department. 
• Perform basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
• Assist with miscellaneous projects and errands, as they arise.
• Continue to foster the company culture of High Spirits Hospitality by being an active, passionate member of our team.
• Attend industry training & networking events, both in-house and externally.
• Provide research support to the Accounting and Admin team.

Expectations

• Attend and be well-prepared for all staff meetings, training, and retreats.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete tasks on time and efficiently.
• Provide exceptional customer service to our employees, clients, and guests.
• Must be able to think critically and problem solve, sometimes in high-stress situations.
• Should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Always come to work with a positive attitude, be ready to work hard, and be a supportive member of our team.
• Periodically work events and festivals in a support role. 
• Be familiar with all policies, products, and services offered by our company. 

Typical Schedule

This is primarily a Monday-Friday 9-5 job, with 1-2 weekend/evening event shifts a month to help the team during the busy season. Our pay period runs Wednesday through Tuesday, and we do give you the flexibility to adjust your schedule if you do have to work an event.There is some flexibility to adjust the weekday schedule to accommodate working caregivers.

Advancement

We do believe in developing our team members and providing them with numerous opportunities to grow. We customize a Career Road Map for each position, providing our team with clear expectations about the skills they need to develop to be considered for a promotion.

Perks

• Non-Exempt, hourly compensation with a weekly paycheck. We are anticipating offering $18-$20 an hour. 
• BlueChoice Health, Dental, and Vision insurance is offered following 60 days of employment. We pay 50% of all premiums for employees and 10% of premiums for dependents.
• Eligible to enroll with Palmetto Proactive Healthcare for just $30 a month.
• Eligible to enroll in an Unum short-term disability insurance plan, with the company paying 50% of your premiums.
• FREE Unum $10,000 Life insurance policy and FREE Employee Assistance Program, enrolled upon hire.
• Eligible to participate in our 401k program from day one. After your first year with us, we'll provide up to a 1.5% company match. FREE money!
• Eligible to participate in supplemental life & accident insurance programs.
• 64 annual hours of Paid Holidays
• 80 Paid Time Off Hours annually. This time is accrued at a rate of 1.54 hours per week.
• Technology Allowance for personal computers and phones used for business purposes.
• Paid parental leave package for any active parent.
• Eligible to participate in our Employee Referral Bonus programs. More FREE money!

• Should have at least two years of accounting experience, showing accountability for producing accurate financial report and bookkeeping records. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age (we are around alcohol).
• Should show incredible proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with Quickbooks Online is preferred.
• Should demonstrate remarkable customer service skills.
• Should demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Should demonstrate experience with conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• You must own a cell phone with data capabilities and have your own vehicle for errands. Must have a current Driver’s License.
• Work 38-42 hours per week depending on the season. Most work scheduled will be Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm. There will be periodic evenings and weekends required to work events during large festivals.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a clean criminal and credit history. 
• Must respect the diversity of our employees and clients and be willing to serve all, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Must be willing to comply with our Workplace Wellness Policy.