Full Charge Bookkeeper

Telgenhoff & Oetgen, PS is a small firm of 11 located in beautiful Lynden, WA. Because of our unique location, we have a diverse client base of businesses and individuals from both the U.S. and Canada. Our firm is devoted to offering a high level of personal service to our customers while keeping a ‘small town’ feel. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance, an unwavering commitment to quality, and exceptional customer service. We offer a generous time off policy, a comprehensive benefit package, and competitive compensation.

We are seeking Full-Charge Bookkeeper - an experienced, highly skilled bookkeeper with expertise in all areas of bookkeeping, payroll, and WA state excise taxes. This position will require a high level of client interface.

This position is part-time (24-36 hours per week) and could require full-time hours and/or overtime, seasonally.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in QuickBooks (desktop and online), Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• 5 years of recent experience in bookkeeping with a variety of business entity types and industries. Bookkeeping experience should include expertise in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, data entry and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in payroll preparation, including quarterly and annual Federal tax filings and WA state payroll reports – experience with prevailing wage is a plus
• Expertise in filing Washington State Excise Tax Returns
• Experience and comfort in aiding clients in designing efficient and accurate bookkeeping systems to meet the goals of the business
• Ability to troubleshoot and reorganize client books, when needed
• A high comfort level of communicating with clients in a competent, concise, timely, and personalized manner
• Strong interpersonal skills, including working effectively in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines and details of a large client base
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and a strong bias for follow-through
• Is enthusiastic about working one-on-one with clients
• Ability to register as a Paid Preparer with the IRS

Capabilities and experience in the following areas are a plus:

• Course work in accounting or certification in bookkeeping

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business

· Previous experience working for a bookkeeping or CPA firm

Compensation:

Compensation range: $30-$35/hour, compensation offer will be based on skills and qualifications.

To Apply:

Please email a resume and cover letter to Jenny Weeks, CPA at jenny@tando.cpa

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Lynden, WA 98264 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lynden, WA 98264: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35