ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST – Springfield, MO

Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

PTO 4 weeks + holidays

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave

Retirement match

Wellness platform

Disability & life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Elliott, Robinson and Company, LLP in Springfield, MO is seeking an Accounting Specialist / Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our locally owned CPA firm. You will handle payroll, payroll taxes, sales and use taxes, monthly accounting, and prepare financial statements for our clients.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, processing payroll, year-end reporting (W-2s and 1099s), and managing accounts payable and receivable.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, including general ledger accounts, entry, and reconciliation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently in a professional setting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle payroll and payroll taxes for clients.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns.
• Perform monthly accounting and prepare financial statements for business clients.
• Process check writing, bill pay, and maintain client financials.
• Prepare year-end reporting, including W-2s and 1099s.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Skills

Communication

Client service

Initiative

General accounting

Organizational skills

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

PDF

Outlook

Analytical thinking

Education

4-year accounting degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PDF

Outlook

Job description

Elliott, Robinson, and Company, a locally owned and multi-award winning Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm is pleased to announce a full-time position, in our Springfield, MO office, for an Accounting Specialist / Full Charge Bookkeeper.

ERCPA offers compensation packages supporting our staff’s overall well-being and multi-generational workforce. This includes competitive salaries with additional earning potential during our busy season; employer-paid defined contribution covers 100% of employee health, with the potential to apply remaining funds to dependent coverage and other benefit offerings. You’ll have up to 4 weeks paid time off in addition to employer-paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid family leave. We also offer company match for retirement, a health and wellness platform, disability & life insurances, and paid professional development opportunities to maintain job related professional licensure.

Primary Function

The Accounting Specialist / Full Charge Bookkeeper is a professional responsible for a variety of client services including preparation of payroll and payroll taxes, sales and use taxes, monthly accounting, and financial statements. Full bookkeeping services include check writing, bill pay and financials for our business clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job duties require proficient abilities in the following areas:

• Organizing client files
• Following Company processes and procedures
• Preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements
• Preparing bank reconciliations
• Processing payroll
• Preparing payroll tax forms
• Prepare & process year-end reporting, including W2’s and 1099’s
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required skill sets to be successful in this position include:

• Effective, timely, and appropriate communication with all levels of the firm.
• Professional client service skills.
• Initiative to take adequate steps to succeed.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, including general ledger accounts, entry, and reconciliation.
• Strong organizational skills to work independently and prioritize workloads of multiple assignments at one time. Effectively complete tasks on schedule and document transactions effectively.
• Proficiency and extensive experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel are essential. As well as working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Word, PDF, and Outlook are needed.
• Analytical/Problem solving skills to identify root causes, assess options, and resolve to complete tasks.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• 5 years previous related experienceOR4-year accounting degree
• Ability to complete bookkeeping and specific job-related pre-employment screening(s) with satisfactory or passing score.

INSIGHT. INTEGRITY. IMPACT.

Elliott, Robinson and Company, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer