Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper

Kemper CPA Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) plan and profit-sharing

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are seeking qualified candidates for an Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper position in our Merced, California office. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

This role handles bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax returns, and financial statement preparation, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting for clients.

Qualifications

• Possess an associate degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Two to three years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Prior bookkeeping/accounting experience with QuickBooks is required.
• Tax preparation experience a plus.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to work well with limited direction.
• Ability to perform complex tasks related to accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Ability to professionally communicate and work well with all levels of internal management and staff, clients and vendors.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Intuition for exercising good judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform general bookkeeping duties, including posting information to accounting software and regularly reconciling accounts (bank reconciliations).
• Payroll preparation including related payroll tax returns and deposits.
• Sales tax return preparation.
• Manage accounts receivable, including receiving payments, handling inquiries, and billing clients.
• Manage accounts payable, including paying invoices and handling payment inquiries.
• Maintain vendor contact information.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns.
• Preparation of financial statements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Office software

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper position in our Merced, California office. Some overtime is expected during peak seasons.

This individual is responsible for computing, classifying, and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of the client organization are accurate. Our Accounting Associates also perform routine financial calculations and general ledger duties for clients while also checking the accuracy of calculations performed by other employees when needed.

JobResponsibilities

• Perform general bookkeeping duties, including posting information to accounting software and regularly reconciling accounts (bank reconciliations).
• Payroll preparation including related payroll tax returns and deposits.
• Sales tax return preparation.
• Manage accounts receivable, including receiving payments, handling inquiries, and billing clients.
• Manage accounts payable, including paying invoices and handling payment inquiries.
• Maintainvendor contact information.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax returns.
• Preparation of financial statements.
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Possess an associate degree in accounting, business administration, ora relatedfield.
• Two to threeyearsofbookkeeping/accountingexperience.
• Prior bookkeeping/accounting experience with QuickBooks isrequired.
• Tax preparation experiencea plus.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to work well with limited direction.
• Ability to perform complex tasks related to accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Ability to professionally communicate and work well with all levels of internal management and staff,clientsand vendors.
• High levelof computer literacy.
• Intuition for exercising good judgment.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clientsas a result ofour ability toretainour brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that iscommensuratewith the position and candidate’s experience. Additionalcompensation includes bonus pay and new business incentives. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Long- and short-term disability leave
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and profit-sharing contributions
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Professional developmentassistance
• Paid CPA Exam study time, Becker CPA Review course, CPA Exam reimbursement,andCPA Exam bonus program
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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