Bookkeeper-Manager

We are a small CPA firm large enough to offer a full range of professional services but small enough to give our clients the individual attention they deserve. Our team approaches our ever-changing industry with a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and a deep belief that we can make a positive difference.

A strong candidate for this position will have management and bookkeeping experience working with multiple companies, payroll and/or tax knowledge. Our desired candidate will have advanced experience with QuickBooks, demonstrate professionalism in communications with a diversity of individuals, strong organizational and time management skills, acute attention to detail and ability to work well with clients and team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ bookkeeping experience
• College level accounting courses, 2-year degree or work experience equivalent
• Working knowledge of computerized software and Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, including the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Advanced understanding of the balance sheet and profit and loss statement
• Ability to manage multiple projects for different types of clients, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to work with different personalities and be a team-player
• Professional, dependable, accurate, fast-learner, acute attention to detail, motivated self- starter
• Work well with minimal supervision
• Flexibility in working varied hours as needed
• Ability to handle stress associated with deadlines and work volume
• Prior public accounting experience preferred
• Income tax experience is a plus

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervise bookkeeping staff
• Assessing, creating and enhancing departmental controls, systems and practices to improve accuracy and productivity
• Ensuring proper and timely completion of month-end and year-end reporting
• Checking financial statements for compliance with corporate laws and requirements
• Take part in reconciliations and audits as necessary
• Perform monthly account reconciliations
• Demonstrate knowledge of the general ledger and make journal entries
• Help clients with tasks and issues that arise in the accounting function of their business
• Create and track classes in QuickBooks
• Make adjusting entries where necessary and as advised by managing accountant
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls
• Record payroll and monitor payroll taxes for clients
• Process sales tax reports and payments for clients