LaGrange area Accounting and Tax practice is looking to add a talented and experienced Accounting and Tax professional to its team.

Your role on the team will be to support, alongside our other team members, the accounting and tax processes for our clients. Your activities will include:

- Categorize and record transactions from client bank account statements, credit card statements and check registers

- Reconcile key financial accounts such as cash, inventory, fixed assets, loan accounts, credit cards and payroll liabilities accounts

- Calculate sales tax liabilities where applicable, prepare and file sales tax returns

- Work with team members and clients to complete personal tax returns

Your technical skills must include:

- Familiarity and proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop and Online Accountant Versions), including Bank Feeds, Bank Reconciliation, Batch Entry, and Transaction Reclassification modules

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel & Word

- Thorough knowledge of and experience with general ledger accounting

- Thorough knowledge of and experience with accounting operations (A/P, A/R, etc)

- Thorough knowledge of experience with payroll accounting and taxation

- Prepare and file accurate tax returns for individuals or businesses

Your personal skills must include:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Attention to detail

- Well organized and efficient working style

- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

- Proactive problem solver

- Positive attitude and a passion for client service

Your experience and education should include:

- 3 years of verifiable experience as a Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant

- Associates Degree or greater with a concentration in accounting

- High School Diploma combined with significant verifiable experience as a bookkeeper

- Experience in a bookkeeping service/public accounting firm a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person