Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan and profit-sharing

Professional development assistance

CPA Exam support

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Merced, California is seeking an Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper to perform bookkeeping, payroll, and financial statement preparation. The role involves bank reconciliations, AR/AP management, and ensuring accuracy of client financial records. Some overtime during peak seasons is expected.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting or related field and 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience, with QuickBooks proficiency and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
• Two to three years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks is required.
• Tax preparation experience is a plus.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work with limited direction.
• Ability to handle accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks.
• Ability to communicate with internal management, clients and vendors.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Regular attendance and reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform general bookkeeping duties and post information to accounting software.
• Regularly reconcile accounts (bank reconciliations).
• Prepare payroll and related tax deposits and returns.
• Prepare sales tax returns.
• Manage accounts receivable, including billing and payment inquiries.
• Manage accounts payable, including paying invoices.
• Maintain vendor contact information.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

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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