Paraprofessional - Small Business Group

Boyer & Ritter is seeking an experienced paraprofessional/bookkeeper for our Camp Hill location. This position could be fulltime or part-time. We are growing and it is a great time to join our team!

Position Purpose:

The Paraprofessional of the Small Business Practice will support the Principal and Directors with accounting practices relevant to small business client needs. Accounting functions of this role will require a strong knowledge base of accounting and tax. This position will assist in the assessment and organization of client needs and projects.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor client due dates to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner
• Manage client setups in Workstream and update information as needed
• Set up new client projects as needed in firm software
• Prepare payroll tax payments and payroll tax returns
• Maintain client information for unemployment, state and local payroll processing
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting services for clients
• Prepare and assist in preparation of personal and business tax returns (ie 1040s, 1065, 1120s)
• Assist staff in entering data for computer applications and preparing workpapers, trial balances, depreciation schedules and other engagement correspondence
• Update depreciation schedule for clients using BNA software
• Process sales tax returns for clients with PA Department of Revenue
• Process bank reconciliations for multiple clients
• Assist clients in maintaining their accounting systems including entering adjustments, setting up new companies and accounts, training and day to day problem solving
• Prepare annual Forms 1096 and Forms W2 for clients
• Knowledge of payroll preparation laws and tax rates

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. Candidate consideration with a minimum of 1-year collegiate level education and above mentioned accounting experience.

Certifications: Certified in QuickBooks Pro Advisor – including QB Online certification and QB Enterprise, preferred but not required.

Experience: Working knowledge of basic office technology (Excel, Word, Outlook). Proficiency of Quickbooks, Sage, firm related accounting software (i.e Caseware, Accounting CS, and CFS payroll software, BNA), and any client related software that is required to service firm clients.

Skills & Abilities: Must possess the ability to:

• work independently or with a team
• effectively communicate, in both written and verbal formats
• take initiative to accomplish work while adjusting to shifting priorities
• effectively cope with change
• demonstrate positive interpersonal relations
• make effective decisions
• use discretion in handling general confidential business information
• actively analyze problems or challenges and find solutions
• prioritize work
• contribute to positive work environment by assisting other members of firm administration
• proficiently use a calculator, computer and other general office equipment
• capable of light lifting, bending, stooping, and standing for periods of time

Additional information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Why Boyer & Ritter?

• We have a unique culture that emphasizes and values flexibility and work/life balance
• Our collaborative work environment is strongly committed to your professional growth
• Boyer & Ritter is consistently recognized and awarded year over year as a Best Place to Work in PA, Best Accounting Firm by Susquehanna Style Magazine, and as a Mid-Atlantic Top Accounting Firm.