Bookkeeper Job Description
Wedgewood Accounting, PLLC is seeking a Bookkeeper with 2-5 years of experience. An Associate's degree in accounting or a similar program is preferred. The Bookkeeper's duties and responsibilities in the conduct of their assignments are outlined under three general headings: Familiarity with the Firm, General Accounting Expectations and Application, and Specific Job Expectations.
Familiarity with the Firm
The Bookkeeper is expected to acquire familiarity and understanding of the Firm's organization, the services it offers to clients, and its practices and policies relating to professional, administrative, and personnel matters.
General Accounting Expectations and Application
The Bookkeeper is responsible for knowing the interest of clients, the Firm, and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications, including the following:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate complex data clearly.
- Great interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.
- Develop proficiency in the use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.)
Specific Job Expectations
Various responsibilities of a bookkeeper are listed below:
- Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- File sales and business tax returns.
- Prepare timely financial statements.
- Consistently and accurately process payroll for various clients, including weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll schedules.
- Ensure accurate taxation and garnishment is applied to each account.
- Conduct quarterly and year-end reporting for W-2s, etc.
- Knowledge of QuickBooks (desktop or QuickBooks Online).
Why Us
Wedgewood Accounting, PLLC has been a regional accounting firm established in 1942. We have continued to grow with clients throughout the southeast, as we specialize in not-for-profit and governmental audits. We also attract and specialize in tax clients with gross revenue of less than 50 million and who are privately held. We are as passionate about our employees as we are our clients, offering strong companionship, excellent opportunities for growth, and a competitive total compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:
- Progressive vacation policy with a total of 3 weeks after five years of employment
- Flexible health insurance plans, including an HSA plan
- Simple Retirement plan with employer match
- 11 Observed paid holidays
- Flexible workweek - We close the office outside of tax season at noon on Friday.
- We understand family and necessary moments that occasionally arise and are sensitive to those.
Apply today to join a team that values professional growth and work-life balance!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Physical Setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
- QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
- Payroll Calculations: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
