Bookkeeper - SJLD MANAGEMENT LLC

SJLD (Scalco Johnson Leahy & Dudek, CPAs PLLC) is a small CPA firm located in Southwest Austin. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team.  This is a full-time position and offers health benefits, PTO, bonus compensation and more.

As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial record keeping and reporting. You should be a self-starter and be able to work independently. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to thrive in a sometimes fast-paced, demanding work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the bookkeeping clients.
• Develop and implement efficient bookkeeping processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Ensure and oversee timely and accurate billing, preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to identify and resolve discrepancies or variances.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to optimize financial performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and ensure compliance with accounting principles and industry standards.
• Train and mentor bookkeeping staff members.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to management as needed.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or 5+ years of bookkeeping experience, with the utilization of both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Fluency with QuickBooks tools, including Bank Feeds, Banking Rules, and Bank Reconciliation with a focus on streamlining the bookkeeping process. The ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot in QuickBooks and other similar programs.

• A solid working knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Intercompany Accounts, Invoicing Management, BS, P&L, Cash Flows, Chart of Accounts, Financial Reports, GL, Sales Tax Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Taxes and Liabilities. General understanding of tax filing needs of the small business owner.
• Proficiency with technology and software programs including QuickBooks, Adobe, Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Power Point) and more. Willingness to learn new programs and technologies quickly.
• An active QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification is preferred.
• Meeting with Potential Clients and onboarding them with the firm/bookkeeping services.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.