Bookkeeper/Payroll

Welch Couch & Company, PA; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Three office locations across Arkansas

Missouri office option

Job summary

Welch, Couch & Company, PA is seeking a Client Accounting Specialist to manage books and payroll for a portfolio of clients across industries, serving as their outsourced accounting function and trusted contact.

You will handle general ledger, payroll, and compliance tasks with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits across three office locations in Arkansas and Missouri.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with financial statements, payroll processing, and payroll taxes.
• Accounting degree preferred; significant experience may substitute.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and communicate clearly.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounting and prepare client financial statements.
• Process client payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Make payroll tax deposits and ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare payroll forms with IRS and state agencies.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with clients on bookkeeping and payroll matters.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

General ledger accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Client management

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Thomson Reuters Accounting CS

Job description

Location: Batesville, AR · Little Rock, AR · West Plains, MO (position may be filled in any of our three offices)

Employment type: Full-time, on-site

Department: Accounting Services

Experience level: 2+ years

Compensation: Hourly $25 - $35, based on experience

About Us

Welch, Couch & Company, PA is an established CPA firm of approximately 30 professionals serving clients across Arkansas and Missouri from our offices in Batesville, Little Rock, and West Plains. We provide audit, tax, accounting services, and advisory with the personal attention of a regional firm and the technical depth our clients rely on. We're growing, and we're looking for a Client Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting Services team.

The Role

As a Client Accounting Specialist in our Accounting Services department, you'll manage the books and payroll for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries — serving as their outsourced accounting function and a trusted point of contact. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for someone who takes ownership of their work and enjoys doing it well.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining general ledger accounting and preparing financial statements for client accounts
• Processing client payroll accurately and on schedule
• Making payroll tax deposits and ensuring timely compliance
• Preparing and filing required payroll forms with the IRS and applicable state agencies
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Communicating with clients on bookkeeping and payroll matters

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and general ledger accounting
• Hands-on experience with financial statements, general ledger accounting, payroll processing, payroll tax deposits, and filing payroll forms with the IRS and state agencies
• Accounting degree preferred (significant relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Accounting CS
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on your experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• A stable, valued role on a growing team, with ownership of the clients and work you manage
• Your choice of three office locations across Arkansas and Missouri

Welch, Couch & Company, PA is an equal opportunity employer.