Accounting Generalist

Belfint; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfint, a leading certified public accounting firm in Delaware, is looking for an Accounting Generalist. This role involves supporting the Controller and Treasury with financial accounting tasks, including client billing and collections. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree in accounting and have 3-5 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software like Quickbooks. Strong communication skills are essential, and the position offers an opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience in a public accounting environment is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintains detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Assists the Controller in preparing accounting records for accuracy.

Skills

Client communication for billing and collections

Detailed reconciliations

Analytical skills

Use of Quickbooks

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Quickbooks

MS Dynamics

CCH Axcess Practice

Job description

Description

BLS, one of the largest and most established certified public accounting firms in Delaware, is seeking an Accounting Generalist to support the Controller and Treasury, including providing financial accounting and bookkeeping functions for the Firm, and client billing, accounts receivable, and collections.

Requirements

Job Duties Include:

• Supports the Firm's billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions
• Engages in client communications for billing and collections as needed
• Regularly maintains detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts
• Provides detailed analyses and answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data and individual transactions
• Assists the Controller in preparing accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and consistency with defined standards
• Learns and follows the Firm's established accounting processes
• Developments and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
• Protects the Firm's value by keeping information confidential
• Supports client accounting services engagements, as needed or requested by management

Other Qualifications Include:

• Associate's degree in accounting and/or Bookkeeping Certification
• 3-5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, in a public accounting environment, a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (above average Excel) and accounting and practice management software, with experience using Quickbooks, MS Dynamics, and CCH Axcess Practice, a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills