Tax and Accounting Assistant at American Benefits Company Tax and Accounting Assistant at American Benefits Company in Provo, Utah Posted in about 17 hours ago.

Type:

full-time About the Job We're not just an HR provider. As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we help businesses streamline operations by handling payroll and tax filings, workers' comp, employee benefits, and accounting

• all in one place. One partner. Total back-office support. We're hiring a Tax & Accounting Specialist who's sharp with numbers, dependable under deadlines, and genuinely excited to learn. This is an entry-level role with real room to grow
• you'll support our accounting team with tax preparation, financial record keeping, and client account work, while picking up bookkeeping skills along the way.

What You'll Do Assist with preparation of federal and state payroll tax returns for individuals and small businesses Support month-end and year-end accounting close processes Reconcile accounts, review transactions, and flag discrepancies for resolution Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and internal systems Prepare basic financial reports, summaries, and supporting schedules Assist clients and internal teams with accounting questions and documentation requests Keep organized, well-documented work files that meet accuracy and compliance standards Who We're Looking For You care deeply about getting numbers right

• close enough isn't good enough for you You're organized, deadline-driven, and don't let things fall through the cracks You communicate clearly and aren't afraid to ask a question when something's unclear You're a quick learner who's excited about building real-world accounting experience You treat sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism You take ownership
• when you're given a task, it gets done right and on time What You Have 1-2 years of experience in tax preparation, accounting, or a related role Familiarity with QuickBooks and Excel or Google Sheets Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers and financial data Basic understanding of tax concepts, accounting principles, or bookkeeping Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred•but not required with the right experience

Pay:

$19-25 an hour (based on experience)

Worksite:

In Office, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Why You'll Like It Here Health Benefits (including Vision and Dental)

PTO 401K

Paid Holidays A team that's fun to work with

• and serious about doing excellent work Extreme Room for Growth!