Bookkeeper

Aligned Solutions is seeking a Bookkeeper for a well respected company. This CPA firm seeks experienced Bookkeeper to join their team. This well established firm is known for it's friendly office that provides a work/life balance. Prior experience working in a CPA firm required. 

Typical tasks:

• Managing the full cycle of bookkeeping/accounting activities for our firm and our clients
• Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and collection functions
• Processing full payroll cycles; processing time reports, generating payroll payments, preparation of related tax deposits, payroll tax return preparation, posting of information to general ledger, and related journal entries
• Reconciling bank and credit card statements
• Maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger
• Monthly sales tax reconciliation and filing of quarterly payments
• Prepare subcontractor 1099's, and any other IRS year-end requirement
• Research and analyze expense variances for company management
• Maintenance of vendor files
• Business license and gross receipts summarizing
• Credit Card management and reconciliation
• Client bookkeeping including maintenance of QuickBooks, processing vendor accounts payable, adjusting journal entries
• Make backups of QuickBooks database files on a weekly basis
• Assist with pre-preparation of tax returns and financial statements.
• As needed, cover for front desk person - greet and escort clients and visitors as soon as they arrive in the office in a professional and friendly manner
• Assist Managing Partners with strategic planning issues; evaluating leases, insurance plans, 401(k) providers and administrators, etc.
• Alternative special projects as requested

Desired skills:

• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Strong attention to detail, communication and analytical skills with ability to implement solutions
• Highly organized, attentive, has a sense of urgency, flexible and able to deal with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Receivable/Payable
• Payroll tax experience
• Practical knowledge of Sales Tax
• Fixed assets experience highly preferred