Staff Accountant at Jobot
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
About the Job
Accountant needed for Outsourced Accounting firm in Cedar Rapids!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Samantha Cunningham
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year
A bit about us:
A group of experienced CFOs, Controllers, Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, payroll specialists and human resource professionals who help clients with their business needs.
Why join us?
Benefits:
Experience level:
Schedule:
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Job Details
As a senior accountant with Our Client, you will be working directly with Our Client's clients either at their site or in the office. You will take direct responsibility for communicating with a client regarding their transactional accounting items.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
For Our Clients, Clients – duties may vary by client:
Accounts Receivable:
Create invoices using QuickBooks (or other client software)
Review the AR aging to ensure that there are no long-outstanding invoices
Support clients with follow-up with customers on outstanding invoices
Accounts Payable:
Process AP invoices
Review employee expense reports for proper classification and payment
Prepare checks for the client
General Ledger / Assist with the month-end close process, which includes:
Preparation of journal entries, accruals
Month-end account reconciliations
Bank and credit card account reconciliations
Reporting and account analysis:
Manage the monthly close process to produce timely, accurate, and valid financial information
Review or prepare financial statements and supporting reconciliations, analysis, and work papers
Review or prepare management reporting packages, budgets and forecasts
Audit and statutory support:
Prepare supporting schedules for financial reviews and annual audit
Prepare excise and property tax filings
Payroll Processing:
Compile and update employee information in the payroll system
Process payroll as needed by clients in the payroll system
Provide support to clients as required for special payroll items, quarterly reporting needs, and W-2 processing
For Our Client:
Direct initial assessments, implementations, and onboarding of new clients
Deliver excellent customer service to foster an environment of long-term relationships
Scheduling time with client to complete tasks
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Licenses/Certifications, and Work Experience:
Associate degree in Accounting
BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting – preferred
Strong understanding or certification of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
Experience with other accounting software and programs is preferred but not required.
Experience with payroll processing is preferred but not required
Analytical and problem-solving skills, highly detail-oriented and organized
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
Ability to identify and effectively communicate accounting matters to appropriate staff
Ability to identify performance improvement opportunities
Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong understanding of and experience utilizing the Windows operating system and software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Samantha Cunningham
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year
A bit about us:
A group of experienced CFOs, Controllers, Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, payroll specialists and human resource professionals who help clients with their business needs.
Why join us?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Unlimited paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Job Details
As a senior accountant with Our Client, you will be working directly with Our Client's clients either at their site or in the office. You will take direct responsibility for communicating with a client regarding their transactional accounting items.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
For Our Clients, Clients – duties may vary by client:
Accounts Receivable:
Create invoices using QuickBooks (or other client software)
Review the AR aging to ensure that there are no long-outstanding invoices
Support clients with follow-up with customers on outstanding invoices
Accounts Payable:
Process AP invoices
Review employee expense reports for proper classification and payment
Prepare checks for the client
General Ledger / Assist with the month-end close process, which includes:
Preparation of journal entries, accruals
Month-end account reconciliations
Bank and credit card account reconciliations
Reporting and account analysis:
Manage the monthly close process to produce timely, accurate, and valid financial information
Review or prepare financial statements and supporting reconciliations, analysis, and work papers
Review or prepare management reporting packages, budgets and forecasts
Audit and statutory support:
Prepare supporting schedules for financial reviews and annual audit
Prepare excise and property tax filings
Payroll Processing:
Compile and update employee information in the payroll system
Process payroll as needed by clients in the payroll system
Provide support to clients as required for special payroll items, quarterly reporting needs, and W-2 processing
For Our Client:
Direct initial assessments, implementations, and onboarding of new clients
Deliver excellent customer service to foster an environment of long-term relationships
Scheduling time with client to complete tasks
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Licenses/Certifications, and Work Experience:
Associate degree in Accounting
BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting – preferred
Strong understanding or certification of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
Experience with other accounting software and programs is preferred but not required.
Experience with payroll processing is preferred but not required
Analytical and problem-solving skills, highly detail-oriented and organized
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
Ability to identify and effectively communicate accounting matters to appropriate staff
Ability to identify performance improvement opportunities
Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong understanding of and experience utilizing the Windows operating system and software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
55,000 - 75,000 /year
