Tax and Accounting Assistant

American Benefits Company; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

PTO

401K

Paid Holidays

Job summary

American Benefits Company in Provo, Utah is hiring an entry-level Tax & Accounting Specialist who is sharp with numbers and eager to learn. You will support our accounting team with tax preparation, financial record keeping, and client account work while gaining hands-on bookkeeping experience.

This role offers real growth, exposure to QuickBooks and Excel, and a collaborative back-office environment with a friendly team.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in tax preparation, accounting, or related role
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers and financial data
• Basic understanding of tax concepts, accounting principles, or bookkeeping
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred — but not required with the right experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of federal and state payroll tax returns for individuals and small businesses
• Support month-end and year-end accounting close processes
• Reconcile accounts, review transactions, and flag discrepancies for resolution
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and internal systems
• Prepare basic financial reports, summaries, and supporting schedules
• Assist clients and internal teams with accounting questions and documentation requests
• Keep organized, well-documented work files that meet accuracy and compliance standards

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting basics

QuickBooks

Excel

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We're not just an HR provider. As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we help businesses streamline operations by handling payroll and tax filings, workers' comp, employee benefits, and accounting — all in one place. One partner. Total back-office support.

We're hiring a Tax & Accounting Specialist who's sharp with numbers, dependable under deadlines, and genuinely excited to learn. This is an entry-level role with real room to grow — you'll support our accounting team with tax preparation, financial record keeping, and client account work, while picking up bookkeeping skills along the way.

What You'll Do

• Assist with preparation of federal and state payroll tax returns for individuals and small businesses
• Support month-end and year-end accounting close processes
• Reconcile accounts, review transactions, and flag discrepancies for resolution
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and internal systems
• Prepare basic financial reports, summaries, and supporting schedules
• Assist clients and internal teams with accounting questions and documentation requests
• Keep organized, well-documented work files that meet accuracy and compliance standards

Who We're Looking For

• You care deeply about getting numbers right — close enough isn't good enough for you
• You're organized, deadline-driven, and don't let things fall through the cracks
• You communicate clearly and aren't afraid to ask a question when something's unclear
• You're a quick learner who's excited about building real-world accounting experience
• You treat sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism
• You take ownership — when you're given a task, it gets done right and on time

What You Have

• 1–2 years of experience in tax preparation, accounting, or a related role
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers and financial data
• Basic understanding of tax concepts, accounting principles, or bookkeeping
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred — but not required with the right experience

Pay:

$19-25 an hour (based on experience)

Why You'll Like It Here

• Health Benefits (including Vision and Dental)
• PTO
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• A team that's fun to work with — and serious about doing excellent work