What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper- Small Business Group position at Boyer & Ritter?
Job Description
Job Description
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 Workflow 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
- Assists clients with Quickbooks set up and bookkeeping / accounting services using online version.
- 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 :
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.
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