Bilingual Accountant English-Spanish

Grace M. Williams CPA is seeking a bilingual Accountant with at least two years of experience working in a CPA firm, public accounting firm, bookkeeping firm, or another multi-client accounting environment.

This is a hands-on accounting and client-service position. The Accountant will be responsible for completing accounting and tax assignments for a portfolio of business and individual clients under the direction of the Accounting Manager.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple clients and deadlines, and able to communicate professionally in both English and Spanish.

Experience limited exclusively to the internal accounting department of a single company will not satisfy the experience requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and general ledger accounting for multiple business clients.
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and adjusting entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for review by the Accounting Manager.
• Review client records and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, unusual transactions, and potential accounting or tax issues.
• Communicate accounting discrepancies and unresolved matters promptly to the Accounting Manager.
• Prepare individual and business federal and state income tax returns based on assigned responsibilities and experience.
• Assist with payroll, sales tax filings, IRS and state notices, and other accounting and tax projects.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to request documents, clarify transactions, and follow up on outstanding information.
• Manage assignments and deadlines for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized client files and workpapers.
• Follow the firm’s accounting procedures, documentation requirements, quality standards, and confidentiality policies.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, other accountants, and administrative staff to complete client work accurately and on time.

Required qualifications

• Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least two years of accounting experience in a CPA firm, public accounting firm, bookkeeping firm, or another multi-client accounting environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounting assignments and deadlines for multiple clients simultaneously.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, adjusting entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while following the direction and review process established by the Accounting Manager.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to protect confidential client, financial, tax, and personal information.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Experience with payroll and sales tax filings.
• Experience responding to IRS or state tax notices.
• Experience working directly with small and midsize business owners.
• Familiarity with professional tax preparation and accounting workflow software.

What we are looking for

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several client assignments and deadlines.
• Timely follow-up on missing client information.
• Clear and professional communication.
• Accountability for assigned work.
• Proper organization and documentation of client files.
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback.
• Commitment to client service and confidentiality.

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Accountant: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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