Client Service Specialist/Bookkeeper
Location: Mentor, OH
Description:
Rea & Associates is a Top 100 Accounting firm in the country and is committed to being the dominant firm in our markets. We are focused on the well-being of our staff and their professional development. Our culture respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Client Service Specialist/Bookkeeper to work in our Mentor, Ohio office location. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team that continues to grow and support The Rea Advantage, our strategic plan.
This Client Service Specialist/Bookkeeper has the exciting opportunity to succeed and support the firm’s cornerstones, Our People, Our Clients, Our Growth and Our Firm while exhibiting the following skills:
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including cash flows for multiple clients and industries
- Preparing bank reconciliations, monthly and quarterly sales, use and CAT tax returns
- Understanding payroll preparation and monthly transaction entry
- Relating to year-end information; ability to review accounts and calculate retained earnings
- Assisting clients with accounting, payroll and basic software issues
- Assisting tax/accounting and audit departments with taining/providing annual adjusted client trial balance
- Carrying out the internal bookkeeping function for clients such as entering or paying bills and invoicing from their software
- Calculating bonus payments and appropriate deductions from bonus checks
- Calculating and/or processing payroll tax deposits and payments, as required
- Preparing quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns
Qualifications and Requirements:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of general accounting concepts
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Word and Excel
Preferred:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or comparable accounting and bookkeeping experience
- Experience with QuickBooks & Accounting CS
- QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor a plus
Rea and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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