Bookkeeper/Accountant

The Farmington Regional Chamber; Iowa; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

MWR CPAs (Maloney, Wright & Robbins, CPAs) is seeking an accountant to maintain accurate financial records, post journal entries, and support financial reporting in a high-volume environment. Payroll processing experience is preferred, with attention to detail and discretion.

The role focuses on general ledger accuracy, payroll reconciliations, and year-end reporting, in an office setting with standard hours and potential payroll deadlines. Collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on payroll processing and/or general ledger accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, deductions, taxes, and compliance practices.
• Experience using payroll and accounting platforms and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical, data-entry, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy, follow-through, sound judgment, and ability to prioritize recurring and urgent work under firm deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, professional customer service, and effective collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work independently, learn systems and policies quickly, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts by preparing and posting accurate journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, and payroll-related entries.
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, payroll, and other general ledger accounts; research discrepancies and prepare timely corrections.
• Support month-end and year-end close by reviewing account activity, compiling schedules, and providing documentation for financial statements, tax filings, and audits.
• Record and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and disbursement activity, ensuring transactions are properly classified and supported.
• Process recurring and off-cycle payroll as assigned, reviewing time records, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, direct deposits, and other payroll changes for accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, investigate and correct variances, and prepare payroll reports, tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, and related year-end documentation.
• Ensure accounting and payroll records comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements; maintain organized supporting documentation and audit trails.
• Respond professionally to client and employee inquiries, protect confidential financial and payroll information, and assist with special accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

General ledger accounting

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Accounting CS

Job description

MWR CPAs (Maloney, Wright & Robbins, CPAs) is a highly regarded, full-service public accounting firm located in Farmington, MO. We provide quality tax, accounting, audit, financial planning, and business consulting services to individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and not-for-profit organizations. Our firm is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized services that prioritize our clients' financial goals and objectives.

Position Summary

The accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting through strong general ledger accounting knowledge. Experience with payroll processing is preferred. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, service-focused, and able to meet strict deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts by preparing and posting accurate journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, and payroll-related entries.
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, payroll, and other general ledger accounts; research discrepancies and prepare timely corrections.
• Support month-end and year-end close by reviewing account activity, compiling schedules, and providing documentation for financial statements, tax filings, and audits.
• Record and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and disbursement activity, ensuring transactions are properly classified and supported.
• Process recurring and off-cycle payroll as assigned, reviewing time records, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, direct deposits, and other payroll changes for accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, investigate and correct variances, and prepare payroll reports, tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, and related year-end documentation.
• Ensure accounting and payroll records comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements; maintain organized supporting documentation and audit trails.
• Respond professionally to client and employee inquiries, protect confidential financial and payroll information, and assist with special accounting projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on payroll processing and/or general ledger accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, deductions, taxes, and compliance practices.
• Experience using payroll and accounting platforms and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical, data-entry, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy, follow-through, sound judgment, and ability to prioritize recurring and urgent work under firm deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, professional customer service, and effective collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work independently, learn systems and policies quickly, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Accounting CS, or a comparable payroll platform.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Work Expectations

This is an office-based role requiring regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment. The position generally follows normal Monday–Friday business hours; additional hours may be required during payroll deadlines, year-end processing, system changes, or other business needs. The role requires dependable attendance and frequent interaction with employees and managers.

Benefits

Compensation commensurate to experience. Excellent benefits package and flexible work schedule.

Additional Information

This description summarizes the general nature and level of work assigned to the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.