Staff Accountant

Job Description:

The Staff Accountant will assist with monthly accounting work for small business clients including reconciliations financial statement preparation payroll processing payroll tax filings sales tax filings and tax return preparation. This person will work closely with team members and clients to ensure accurate timely and reliable accounting support.

• Provide monthly bookkeeping services for small business clients
• Reconcile bank accounts credit card accounts and other financial records
• Prepare and compile financial statements using client-provided information
• Process client payroll accurately and on schedule
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual payroll tax returns
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual sales tax returns
• Assist with individual and corporate tax return preparation
• Prepare correspondence and responses to federal and state tax agencies as needed
• Support audit review or compilation engagements when needed
• Maintain accurate client records workpapers and supporting documentation
• Communicate with clients and internal team members regarding missing information deadlines and project status
• Use accounting software and office tools to complete work efficiently and accurately

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required
• 1 3 years of accounting bookkeeping payroll tax or related financial experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
• Experience with bank reconciliations journal entries general ledger activity and financial reporting
• Experience with payroll payroll taxes sales tax or tax preparation preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word Adobe and accounting software
• QuickBooks and Accounting CS experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple clients tasks and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work extended hours during tax season as required