Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist - Flexible Hours & Growth

Local Accounting Firm; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle accounting and tax preparation office is seeking a Payroll and Bookkeeping Specialist to manage client payroll and books. Flexible schedules exist outside peak season and overtime may occur in Q1. A college degree is not required but is encouraged; extensive bookkeeping and payroll experience is welcome.

Experience with payroll systems and basic tax knowledge are valued, along with strong organization and the ability to work well in a professional, confidential setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll and bookkeeping preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential client information.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and payroll relationships for a select group of clients.
• Support small to mid-sized clients with payroll and tax tasks.
• Maintain accurate financial records and statements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Payroll experience

Tax knowledge

Bookkeeping

Team collaboration

Financial statements

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

No degree required

Accounting degree encouraged

Tools

Thomson Reuters Accounting CS

Accounting CS Payroll

UltraTax

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Carlisle accounting and tax preparation office currently has a position open for a Payroll and Bookkeeping Specialist. Payroll experience would be beneficial. This position will manage bookkeeping and payroll relationships for a select group of existing clients. Flexible schedules are available outside of the spring busy season. Opportunity for overtime will be present throughout the first quarter of each year. Compensation will be based on experience.

Our office prepares payroll and performs bookkeeping services for many small to mid-sized clients who depend on us to help manage their businesses and pay their employees. A college degree is not required but would be encouraged to apply. If a candidate would not have an accounting degree, then the candidate should have extensive bookkeeping and payroll experience. Thomson Reuters Accounting CS, Accounting CS Payroll, UltraTax, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Office experience would be a plus.

Candidates applying should have the following skills:

-Strong organizational and communication skills

-Experience with preparing payroll and some tax and bookkeeping knowledge

-Ability to work well with others in a professional and confidential environment

-An understanding of financial statements and basic bookkeeping

-Be self-motivating and able to manage and prioritize tasks while being consistent and dependable.

Please respond with a resume and cover letter.