What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at MET Bookkeeping & Tax Service Inc?
Job Description
NOTE: This job is located on Bainbridge Island, not in the greater Seattle area. It is a 40 hour per week job, in-office.
Staff Accountant or Full-Charge Bookkeeper experienced in public accounting for a well-established firm located on Bainbridge Island, WA. The job involves the management of multiple clients and all aspects of accounting to include banking, AP, AR, PR, GL, financial statements, and reconciliations.
Responsibilities
- Assist and manage multiple client accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
- Monthly updates and reconciliations of banks/credit cards.
- Payroll processing and quarterly/year-end reporting.
- Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
- Prepare state excise tax returns.
- Monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and able to review activity for accuracy at the transaction level detail.
- Prepare preliminary financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Annual 1099 reporting and new requests for W-9’s.
- Communicate with clients in person, via phone and/or email.
- Maintain client files and thoroughly document activities.
- Complete other special client requested projects.
Qualifications
- Prefer solid and recent experience in public accounting.
- BS/BA in Accounting/Finance preferred.
- Strong accounting principles knowledge.
- Comprehensive working skills with QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, and overall computer operations.
- Extremely detail-orientated and strong level of accuracy.
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
- Critical thinker that can focus and anticipate client needs.
- Multi-tasker is able to function at high levels in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of proper grammar and punctuation.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Team player able to work in a collaborative environment.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and professional.
Compensation
- Annual salary range of $52,000 to $90,000.
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Employee health, dental, vision, and AFLAC insurance 100% paid.
- Retirement benefits with 3% employer match.
About Us
MET Bookkeeping and Tax Service Inc. is a full-service bookkeeping firm handling all accounting and bookkeeping functions. Our firm was established in 1992 and we are celebrating our 33rd year in business. We assist many different types of small business clients to include the service, retail, wholesale, professional, non-profit, and construction industries.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,000.00 to $90,000/year
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Company Age:
- More than 10 years
Accountant Staff Accountant Bookkeeper Payroll QuickBooks
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Candidate must have good memory recall, good communication and multi-tasking skills to succeed at this job.
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
- Bookkeeping /Accounting: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bainbridge Island, WA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bainbridge Island, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $52,000 - $90,000