Summary of Responsibilities:

Performs the day-to-day full-charge bookkeeping duties for clients' accounting needs and records transactions within established systems and procedures.

Essential Duties:

1. Verifies and enters details of transactions as they occur in computerized accounting system.
2. Prepares monthly financial statements accurately and timely, using a computer software program.
3. Prepares appropriate schedules and reports as requested.
4. Handles daily accounting mail, including notices and disbursements.
5. Prepares payroll and all payroll tax returns on timely basis.
6. Prepares bank reconciliations monthly.
7. Research accounts payable and accounts receivable issues as needed.
8. Communicates regularly with client, serving as the main point of contact for client requests.
9. Responsible for maintaining and updating client specific procedures for the firm.

Other Duties:

1. May prepare or review monthly statements to clients.
2. May run reports using the time and billing software program
3. Coordinates and controls the retention of the firm’s accounting and legal records, ensuring that all information is safely stored and available on short notice.
4. Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
5. May be asked to train other staff on how to handle client accounting transactions with the guidance of the Accounting Manager.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

1. A minimum of five (5) years responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience related to a computerized accounting system, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and financial reports;
   OR
   College coursework in accounting, through Intermediate Accounting and a minimum of three (3) years responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience related to the aforementioned areas.
2. Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
3. Ability to operate calculator, computer, and other general office equipment.
4. Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions and payroll returns.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
6. Works with confidential firm and personnel matters, requires ability to keep matters confidential.
7. Ability to prepare individual and business tax returns (preferred).