Bookkeeper

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trains and assists Clerks and Staff Accountants with job duties and responsibilities.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual compiled financial statements for clients using Accounting CS, QuickBooks, and Excel.
• Communicates directly with clients regarding Accounting Services matters.
• Processes client payrolls and related payroll taxes. Initiates direct deposits and mails payroll checks or stubs as needed. Prepares related required payroll tax returns and forms.
• Prepares required client sales tax returns and remit payments as needed.
• Processes and maintains accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Prepares monthly bank and credit card account reconciliations.
• Prepares year-end reporting forms, including W-2s and 1099s.
• May travel to client offices and train the client’s bookkeeper and/or implement controls and record-keeping systems.
• Seasonal overtime required.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate well with others on staff as well as clients, both orally and in writing.
• Able to manage workload and deadlines.
• Able to deal with competing demands and frequent change.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and thorough.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to manage client accounts independently with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, Accounting CS and QuickBooks. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of office equipment, computer hardware and peripheral devices.
• Promotes the firm’s culture, including supporting Heard, McElroy & Vestal’s philosophy of developing a relationship with each client on a personal level, catering to their specific needs.
• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management. Ability to serve clients, both internal and external (community/public) in a manner that will support superior client relations.