What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Services Associate position at Novinger, Ball & Zivi?
Novinger, Ball, & Zivi, a Knoxville-based Certified Public Accounting Firm, is looking for a QuickBooks and Client Service expert for their newly formed Client Accounting and Advisory Services Team. NBZ has a relaxed but professional culture while helping clients with accounting, tax, bookkeeping, planning and business advisory needs. The firm provides competitive pay, reasonable work hours, remote work flexibility, ongoing training, and a genuine concern for the success of our teammates and clients.
Responsibilities:
- Client support and training for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop; includes (but not limited to) accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, payroll set-up and processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, class tracking and journal entries within QuickBooks
- Set up new clients in QuickBooks
- Record third party payroll transactions and depreciation entries for clients
- General ledger review
- Preparation of payroll tax returns, sales tax returns, and tangible personal property reports
- Bill pay for clients
- Onboard clients to a third party accounting platform, maintain assigned accounts and prepare month-end close checklist
- Assist tax staff with trial balance clean-up work when time permits
- Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
What you Need to Succeed:
- Expert in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
- General ledger experience and significant accounting knowledge
- Familiar with financial statements in QuickBooks and running reports
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills while being able to prioritize
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Desire to take initiative and problem-solve
- Familiarity with Bill.com a plus
- Experience working with multiple industries a plus
Why Us:
NBZ has been voted “Top Workplaces” in 2022 and 2023, and #1 in small accounting firms in Knoxville. We are committed to our clients, employees, and growth from within. Benefits of full-time employees include:
- Paid time off starting day one
- Fridays off in May, June, and July
- Paid holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life and additional supplemental insurances available
- Yearly bonus plan
- 401(k) participation after one year employment
- Bi-monthly staff lunches and bi-yearly staff outings
