WHAT KIND OF JOB IS THIS?

Question

Okay I work for my fathers business. I work on two softwares: PeachTree Complete Accounting 2008, and Microsoft Excel 2003

On PeachTree I make payments, invoices, account reconcilation for checking and savings account, I check balances on our line of credit, credit card, and 2 of our working trucks, I check reports just to make sure how we're doing with receivables, and balances.

On Excel I work on it, every time that I make a payment either by check or ATM, or make deposits to see how much money we have.

Oh and of course I go to the bank about 3 times a week to deposit.

Another thing is request certificates from our liability insurance when a company that we have done jobs for is asking for it. As well as sometimes I have to fill out 20 day notices and take them to the post office.

Well the thing is that this is for my fathers business, and the office is still at my parents house, since its not that big of a company. So, sometimes I feel like a bum since I'm not in a real office. Then I mean I'll admit it there are times that my mom will ask me if I need to do anything important and if there isn't we go out to the stores(obviously I always double check with my dad)

Another thing is we have a bookeeper in another city that work for us, I don't see her, but at times she'll email me like a backup of PeachTree for me to restore it, so I"m not all alone in the office.

Would I be considered a "secretary" or like an accountant, or what??

Answer 1

Seems like you are a little bit of everything.

You do to much math for secretary, but the accountant handles ALL the math.  Like she said before, I would consider you Administrative Assistant.

Answer 2

Since your questioning what your job title should be, I have given you job duties to what job titles you have in question, while an employer can call you anything they want, most will stay with in the industry standard which is the descriptions below.  Technically you would be called an Accounting Clerk.  You can review the duties below to see why not and accountant or a secretary.

Accountant

Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Secretary

Performs clerical duties such as filing, typing, and copying documents. Screens and transfers callers, arranges meetings and may handle travel accommodations. May distribute mail and maintain office supplies. Requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Accounting Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports and accounts payable or receivable functions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

It's a long winded answer but I thought I would be through so it would make sense.

HR Recruiter, 10+yrs Exp.

Answer 3

I would consider that a bookkeeping position. Just because there is another bookkeeper, doesn't mean you can't be one just because you don't do exactly the same work.

Answer 4

I would categorize you with the title of Administrative Assistant for a family owned and operated business to be honest with you~you pull a pay check out of this work for your father also don't you?  An administrative assistant helps with a bit of everything to keep an office running from what I've learned with my past job experience doing exactly what you are doing but not for my father.

Answer 5

bookeeper?

Answer 6

I think you're the boss.