Accounting Associate | Flexible Schedule & CPA Study

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 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.