Our Company is looking for an Accounting Assistant-Bookkeeper to join our team.

Are you looking for a growing firm with a great team? We are a firm of more than 35 team members in a public accounting firm that allows hands on exposure to all aspects of the accounting process. Our firm is growing at a rate that qualified the firm for the Inc. 5000 in 2020, 2021 & 2022 so opportunities are available for those looking to grow personally and professionally.

We have a proactive approach with our personal and business clients providing guidance throughout the year. We take pride in our thorough knowledge and connection with our clients and have been doing so for more than 12 years. We offer a great work environment and challenging professional environment!

We have team members that enjoy working together and with our clients in a collaborative environment. We would like to know how we can help you realize more than you think is possible. 

The firm has been recognized and received the following awards:

• Top Places to Work-2023
• Inc 5000 Winner-2022,2021,2020
• People’s Choice Awards-Best CPA Firm 2022
• People’s Choice Awards-Best CPA Firm-Finalist-2023,2021
• People’s Choice Awards-Best CPA Finalists Alicia Greer, CPA and Bruce Berndt, CPA
• In Business- Dane County Small Business of The Year
• In Business- CFO of The Year

Primary Responsibilities:

Will work with many of the firm’s clients to:

• Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Reconciliation, including invoicing.
• Monthly QuickBooks Reconciliation of all banking & credit card accounts.
• Analyze QuickBooks Online and prepare year-end journal entries.
• Analyze and record Payroll entries in QuickBooks Online and tie out payroll and sales tax liabilities accordingly to filing reports.
• Problem solve with QuickBooks Online bookkeeping issues.
• Reconcile all loan balances and equity accounts.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare year end work papers for tax return.
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients and assist with client questions.

Interpersonal/ Client Development Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously;
• Moderate to advanced spreadsheet skills;
• Able to work independently and take responsibility for tasks.
• Great attention to detail and communication skills.
• Computer confidence (experience with Microsoft excel and word a must).
• Ability to analyze reports from outside systems and reconcile the relevant data to accounting records.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounting. Associate’s degree in business degree preferred.
• Overtime may be required during quarter one.
• Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks Platforms.
• Ability to understand and prepare journal entries.
• Experience in an accounting/CPA firm environment is preferred but not required.

Work Life Balance

Berndt CPA provides team members the ability to be both professionally challenged with the time year-round to be personally involved with family and friends.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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