Accountant / Bookkeeper

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our CPA firm. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting various financial processes across the organization. Your expertise in accounting software, payroll management, and financial concepts will be vital to your continued success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organization committed to excellence and integrity in financial management and likes to have fun with their team members.

Duties

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records using accounting software such as QBO, QuickBooks Desktop and ACS.
• Reconcile accounts on the general ledger, balance sheet, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare journal entries, account analysis, and ledger reconciliations.
• Manage payroll processing using systems like ADP, Paychex, and Execupay while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and payroll laws.
• Conduct month-end closing activities including financial statement preparation, account reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Optional: Perform tax-related tasks such as preparing tax filings and supporting other accounting activities, as applicable.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts for small businesses.
• Proficiency in accounting software including QuickBooks, ACS or similar platforms.
• Experience with payroll management systems such as ADP, Paychex or Execupay is highly desirable.
• Excellent data entry skills with a focus on accuracy; proficiency in 10-key typing and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Solid understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, account reconciliation and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial data accurately and perform account analysis with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll and small businesses is a plus.
• Strong math skills combined with excellent organizational abilities for budgeting and financial reporting tasks.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across tax and accounting.

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• What journal entry is needed to record depreciation?

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waukesha, WI 53189