Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

Webermessick; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Two bonus opportunities per year

Three weeks of paid vacation

100% funded employee health care

Growth potential

Job summary

A CPA firm in Baltimore is seeking a diligent Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping tasks, prepare tax returns, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a college degree in accounting or equivalent experience, familiarity with QuickBooks, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and multiple benefits including paid vacation and health care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a college degree or equivalent work experience in accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general bookkeeping and monthly accounting procedures.
• Maintain clients' general ledger accounts accurately.
• Prepare corporate and individual tax returns using UltraTax.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience in public accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

WEBER MESSICK is looking for a diligent and experienced Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our team. We are an established CPA firm that provides accounting, tax, and consulting services to a broad range of clientele. The ideal candidate for this position will have a general understanding of accounting principles.

Job Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping and monthly accounting
• Accurately maintain clients' general ledger accounts in QuickBooks
• Record transactions, journal entries, and perform bank reconciliations in clients' books
• Review client prepared financials and assist with making necessary adjustments
• Generate, review, and analyze various financial reports as requested by clients
• Manage fixed assets using firm's software and in clients' books
• Assist in month-end and year-end closes
• Prepare corporate and individual tax returns using UltraTax software
• Stay current with knowledge of changes in accounting and tax regulations
• Uphold client relationships with open and timely communication
• Learn and adhere to firm policies and standard operating procedures
• Assisting in generating internal firm reports and creating for clients when needed

Benefits

As a full time Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive compensation package
• Two bonus opportunities per year
• Annual evaluation for potential pay raise
• Three weeks of paid vacation time
• Company retirement plan with employer match
• 100% funded employee health care
• Supplemental benefits offered
• Growth potential

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience in public accounting
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
• Creating and updating reporting tools in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to work longer hours during tax season, as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time and project management
• Work independently

It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.