Accounting student/bookkeeper

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized accounting student/bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing timely financial reports. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as proficiency in various accounting software.  This position also assists with our tax preparation services. 

Client Accounting Functions:

These functions are performed for a variety of clients. Not all functions are performed for all clients.

1) Assist clients in maintaining their accounting records

2) Assist clients will bill payments through Bill.com

3) Reconcile subledgers (including supporting subledgers outside the accounting system) to general ledger.

4) Assist clients in recording accounting entries, including deposits, client and vendor invoices.

5) Reconcile monthly bank accounts.

6) Notify Senior Accountant of any inconsistences in accounting records

7) Assist in the reconciliation of the general ledger to outside programs including Bill.Com and Dext.

8) Review general ledger coding to ensure proper classification and cutoff.

9) Assist in the maintenance and reconciliation of fixed asset subledgers.

10) Assist the Senior Accountant to investigate and report on variances.

11) Assist the client in preparing and submitting quarterly sales tax returns, annual property tax returns, and welfare exemptions.

12) Assist in the preparation of annual 1099s for vendors.

13) Provide back up for Office Administrator

14) Handle a variety of special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

Client Service Functions:

1) Develop solid working relationships with clients and client staff.

2) Assist in the preparation of client audit and compilation reports.

3) Prepare supporting documentation for preparation of the annual tax return.

4) Assist in the compilation of client’s annual tax return supporting files.

Client Education Functions:

1) Educate clients on supported accounting platforms such as Dext, Bill.com, and QuickBooks

2) Assist client in utilizing accounting and supporting software functionality.

Qualifications and Experience:

1) Understanding of accounting principals 

2) Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

3) Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

4) Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5) Working knowledge or the ability the develop such knowledge of the following software programs:

a. QuickBooks (online and desktop)

b. Bill.com

c. Dext.

d. Lacerte

f. Canopy

g. Microsoft Suite including Outlook, Word, Teams,

h. Excellent Excel skills

If you are passionate about numbers and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our financial operations as a Bookkeeper.

We offer flexible hours and a great work environment.