What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Charge Paraprofessional position at Kerkering Barberio & Co?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Position Overview:
The In-Charge Accountant – Paraprofessional is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to carry out the duties of a full-charge bookkeeper in most basic engagements. In addition, they take responsibility for routine engagements. Performance is evaluated based on quality and accuracy of work, application of accounting, payroll, sales tax and local tax knowledge, and the ability to meet time and budget constraints, as well as client deadlines.
Essential Functions:
- Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and financial statements using computer programs.
- Reconciles accounts.
- Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines.
- Performs schedule computations of accruals, property, and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
- Calculates payroll tax, sales, or other local tax if applicable.
- May prepare personal, corporate, partnership and S-corp. tax returns.
- Assists with proofing financial statements, tax returns and other documents.
- Assists in the training of other In-Charge – Paraprofessionals.
- Communicates with client, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner.
- Performs other accounting and tax duties as needed in engagements.
Other Functions:
- Develops an understanding of and adheres to Firm policies and procedures including (as appropriate) Firm’s Quality Control document.
- Assumes responsibility (under supervision) for small engagements and those of a recurring nature.
- Pursues continuing professional education and upgrading of accounting skills, including attending CPE, reading national, professional, and local business journals and publications, staying familiar with pronouncements from the IRS, Congress, the AICPA, etc. Maintains knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct (as appropriate for position).
- Understands the importance of practice development and establishes relationships in local civic, charitable, business, and other organizations.
- Achieves minimum annual productivity budget for chargeable hours, chargeable percent, and realization.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Proficiency with computer accounting programs (PeachTree, QuickBooks, Creative Solutions), spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Demonstrates sound critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Current knowledge of accounting principles and federal, state, and local tax regulations as applicable to In-Charge – Paraprofessional duties.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Conducts themselves with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Required Education: High school diploma or accounting certificate preferred
Required Experience: 2 years progressive experience in bookkeeping
Flexible work from home options available.
Salary : $25 - $28
