Bookkeeping And Payroll Accountant

Northwest Arkansas tax and accounting firm is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented bookkeeper with 3-5 years of experience in the combined areas of bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax reporting. Interaction with clients and other outside parties is expected. Good communication skills and a high level of professionalism is required. This is an opportunity for the right individual to work in a dynamic work environment serving high net worth clients in all aspects of accounting and tax compliance. Experience in public accounting is preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Complete general ledger maintenance
• Detailed analysis and preparation of financial statements
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
• Process payroll for multiple clients throughout several states by established deadlines.
• Process all payroll state and federal tax reporting, including year-end reporting to employees, state and federal agencies.
• Ability to schedule and complete reoccurring tasks.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, and Skills Preferred:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in accounting preferred, but not required.
• Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously.
• Accounting or bookkeeping experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reports.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to take the lead and completely own tasks on a reoccurring basis.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to keep matters strictly confidential.
• Team oriented and willing to help others while having a positive attitude.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)
• QuickBooks: 3 years (Preferred)
• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location