Client Accounting Services Senior Associate

Position: Client Accounting Services Senior Associate

Location: Petaluma CA 94952

Full time

SUMMARY

The Client Accounting Services Senior Associate is responsible for working with our clients to create and analyze financial reports manage accounts payable and receivable process payroll and manage invoices and tax payments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations
• Compile analyze and interpret financial data to present to management and the client
• Create periodic reports such as balance sheets profit & loss statements etc.
• Communicate with clients about their books and gather missing information
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Record daytoday financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Process payroll payroll tax payments and new employee setup
• Prepare sales tax and payroll tax returns
• Prepare Business Property Tax Statements
• Prepare annual 1099 forms
• Ensures client deadlines are met

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Drive to client sites as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial data analysis
• Effective organization and time management skills to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to read and apply instructions in verbal and/or written form.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical staff to interpret instructions and convey details related to client work
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to read comprehend and communicate financial information financial reports legal documents insurance information government compliance documentation
• Ability to perform any math function necessary to perform duties
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential business matters with discretion
• Able to receive instructions in verbal and/or written form.
• Ability to learn and instruct coworkers in the use of additional software packages as needed by the firm.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or Bookkeeping Certificate preferred.
• 35 years of bookkeeping experience required preferably in the financial/professional services industry.
• Previous experience with time and billing software is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Ability to use accounting software to record store and analyze financial data.
• Ability to efficiently operate a 10key calculator or equivalent and other related office equipment.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (QuickBooks PDF Editor Microsoft Office).
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the technology tools required within assigned responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Valid drivers license acceptable driving record adequate insurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is constantly required to sit and use a computer and keyboard. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms use the telephone and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand walk and stoop or bend. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical corporate office environment. Frequent incoming telephone calls printers scanners and copiers as well as clients contribute to a noise level of average to aboveaverage. Frequent interruptions may occur.