Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, an accounting firm, is in search of a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team, initially on a contract basis with the possibility of converting to full-time employment. If numbers are your game and you’re highly skilled in QuickBooks Online, this role might be the perfect opportunity for you! This position will require overseeing multiple clients’ accounts, so the ability to multitask and manage time effectively is essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and execute all aspects of our clients’ bookkeeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and payroll processing.
2. Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures, and investments.
3. Forecast revenue and expenditures and devise methods for reducing costs.
4. Execute month-end and year-end close procedures.
5. Assist with tax preparation and filing process.
6. Analyze financial reports for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the client’s attention.
7. Utilize QuickBooks Online to document and report on financial transactions.
8. Advise clients on their financial status and ensure legal requirements are complied with.
9. • Take on full cycle accounting for multiple clients, ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date

• Prepare Journal Entries as needed, ensuring all entries are accurate and reflect the correct financial data

• Prepare financial statements, providing clear and accurate financial snapshots of each client

• Possess a minimum of two years of experience in a Staff Accountant/Full Charge Bookkeeper role or similar

• Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management

• Experience in Bank Reconciliations and maintaining General Ledger

• Skilled in creating and managing Journal Entries

• Capable of performing Month End Close procedures

• Proficiency in using QuickBooks for accounting and financial tasks

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

The successful candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate complex financial data to clients. If you think you fit the profile, we’d love to hear from you.