Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Halle Porter Newland & Rickett, LLP Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $45 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Career development plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Direct client contact Microsoft Office Attention to detail GAAP Overseeing payroll QuickBooks Data interpretation Payroll Adaptability Productivity software Associate's degree Bookkeeping Office experience Full Job Description Position Summary This position is responsible for rendering bookkeeping services to clients of the CPA firm using the latest state of the art technology. Primary responsibilities include full charge bookkeeping, payroll, and other bookkeeping related duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities § Maintains records according to generally accepted accounting principals including the recordation of general journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliation of bank statements. § Applies strong accounting skills, including A/P, A/R, purchasing backup, journal entries, and all bookkeeping through financial statement preparation. § Coordinating with clients in order to prepare payroll checks, deposits and tax returns in a timely manner. § Coordinating with clients in order to prepare property tax returns in a timely manner. § Assisting in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for clients under the supervision of the partners, or other responsible staff. § Participated in any other bookkeeping activities requested by clients. § Participates in activities needed to support the management functions of the team. Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills) § Two plus years of office or bookkeeping experience. § Payroll skills and use of common bookkeeping software is required. Previous experience in accounting and QuickBooks or related programs. § Strong knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures. § Accuracy and attention to detail is absolutely required, as well as a track record of reliability, confidentiality, and conscientious work habits. § Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint. § Ability to work independently with little supervision. § Ability to organize and prioritize effectively. § Attention to detail with exceptional level of accuracy. § Ability to interpret data and make cost effective decisions. § Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a rapidly changing dynamic environment with deadline pressures. § Demonstrated ability in dealing directly with clients. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In addition:

§ Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle. § Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients' offices, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle. § Work hour requirements various times throughout the year must be flexible to meet needs of clients and firm. Due to the size of our office, this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Office Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

payroll: 2 years (Preferred)

Bookkeeping:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person