Accountant / Bookkeeper

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will manage a wide range of accounting and bookkeeping functions, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will help support our organization’s financial health, streamline processes, and provide valuable insights through precise data entry, account reconciliation, and financial analysis. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization committed to excellence and integrity in financial management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or PeopleSoft.
• Perform daily data entry of transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheets, bank statements, and subsidiary ledgers to ensure consistency and accuracy across all financial records.
• Manage payroll processing using systems like ADP, Paychex, Kronos, or UltiPro while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare financial reports such as income statements, cash flow statements, and budget analyses to support decision-making.
• Assist with tax preparation by maintaining detailed records of deductible expenses and supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance standards, and governmental accounting requirements when applicable.
• Support internal controls by performing account analysis and account reconciliation procedures regularly.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial data.
• Contribute to process improvements within bookkeeping workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate accounting or bookkeeping roles with familiarity in public accounting environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with payroll management systems including ADP, Paychex, Kronos or UltiPro is highly desirable.
• Understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience working with SOX compliance standards and governmental accounting practices is a plus.
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and account reconciliation efficiently.
• Excellent math skills with proficiency in 10-key typing for accurate data entry.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting practices and tax experience is advantageous but not required. Join us as we build a team dedicated to precision in financial management! Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting our organization’s growth while fostering a culture of integrity and excellence in accounting practices.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person