Job description

Accountant/Tax Preparer

A local New Bedford Accounting and Tax office, offering a wide variety of services to our clientele. We perform payroll services, bookkeeping, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, financial preparation, estimated tax payments, tax planning and preparation. We are a small office with 5 to 6 employees with a wide range of different customers. It is a fast pace, never dull environment with emphasis on our customers.

Accountant/Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure monthly/quarterly client ledgers and bank statements are received for entry into general ledger. Follow up of missing documentation communicated to client.
• Posts and maintains records of financial transactions.
• Ensure weekly payroll hours are gathered from all payroll clients and entered in system. Review and print checks/ACH to ensure accuracy.
• File and pay all payroll taxes to appropriate local, state and federal entities.
• File and pay sales tax, cigarette tax and estimated tax payments.
• Receive and pay all accounts payable invoices. Includes tracking automatic payments.
• Reconciles bank and general ledger accounts to support.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statement, and other financial reports.
• Inputs personal tax returns in tax software.

Work Hours & Benefits

The office hours of operation are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Extra hours are available and necessary during peak seasons. Benefits include paid vacation, major holidays, and sick time.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Working knowledge of Quickbooks, Excel and Word
• Data Entry Skills
• Accounting
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance a plus.
• Previous accounting and tax prep experience preferred.
• Experience working in an accounting office, using accounting software (Quickbooks), with good customer services skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the state guidelines and recommendations. During peak covid risk, masks are required, cleaning is done often and in person customers is limited.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Bedford, MA 02740: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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