Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate have analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Record transactions accurately and reconcile accounts of various clients monthly.
• Identify and address outstanding transactions identified in credit card and bank reconciliations.
• Process bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll for various clients and file payroll returns on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Process bills and bill payments.
• Provide collection services on open receivables and evaluate open payable accounts
• Evaluate work done by clients or themselves to identify issues and correct them
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.
• Provide value added comments to clients regarding financial results as displayed on financial package prepare for client.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and word
• Proficient in QuickBooks desktop and online software.
• Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and client interactions

Success Criteria:

• Consistently produce error-free financial reports within deadlines
• Maintain a 100% accuracy rate in recording and reconciling financial transactions
• Apply learned skills to similar situations successfully
• Ability to learn from mistakes and take corrective action to avoid repeating them
• Exhibit proactive communication to address potential financial discrepancies promptly
• Demonstrate reliability by adhering to deadlines and responding to inquiries in a timely manner
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members by providing professional and courteous service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• 2 - 5 years' experience in bookkeeping

Opportunities:

• Cross training is available with other areas such as tax and attest services provided by the firm.

Applicants:

• We will consider applications from individuals located in the Washington DC Metro area.

Benefits

• Health, retirement and paid time off is offered to all full time employees

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