Public Accountant

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant. In this role, you will support various accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with clients while meeting specific performance expectations on accounting projects.
• Promptly handle client inquiries and requests.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client business in personal and professional life.
• Effectively address client requests/questions and document all relevant decision-making information for the team on more advanced requests.
• Proactively communicate progress, updates, or information requests with clients and other team members.
• Build leadership skills by acting as a role model for current staff and new members of the team.
• Seek opportunities to attend meetings with firm clients and prospects.
• Complete work accurately and utilize ways to check work thoroughly.
• Understand the firm's accounting and project management tools; accurately use the firm's technology to complete projects, track time, and invoice clients.
• Provide compliance, bookkeeping, payroll, and planning services to clients.
• Proactively research existing and proposed regulations to determine impact on client matters and internal processes.

• A minimum of 5 years of booking experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience, including payroll tax, sales tax, general ledger, trial balance, reconciliations, and period-end accounting close.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems.
• Proven ability to contribute to client accounting projects under supervision from senior staff.
• Proven experience to ensure compliance procedures are followed throughout the organization.
• Strong ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Proven track record of maintaining continuing education and staying current with regulatory changes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

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