Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper

In addition to possessing a strong technical expertise, BB values a core set of values which all employees must demonstrate:

Trust – Collaboration – Determination – Insight – Curiosity

BB also values a core set of principles which all employees must demonstrate. The following are the professional requirements necessary in order to be effective and prosper in your role at BB:

Business Acumen · Flexibility/Adapting to Change · Living our Values · Critical Thinking & Judgment · Results Orientation · Interpersonal Effectiveness · Continuous Learning

Responsibilities

Considering the above general accountabilities in greater detail, below is a list of specific tasks that fall within the responsibility of this position:

• Enter data into client software and reconcile bank, debit and credit card statements on a monthly basis
• Perform scheduled computations of prepaid expenses, accruals, interest, and enter depreciation expense
• Use the firm’s software programs to automate the process of data entry and adjusting entries. This may include using technology to link client’s software with the firm’s
• Effectively communicate with the clients to receive information necessary to complete an engagement with minimum disruption to the client
• Prepare client financial statements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm business
• Create a checklist of tasks and duties for each client
• Ability to manage projects communicating progress, meeting deadlines and goals, and following through on initiatives.

Qualifications & Education

• Two-year accounting degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Minimum of four years’ experience with QuickBooks preferred
• QuickBooks Pro Certified preferred
• Work Saturdays as necessary during seasonal needs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 20 hours continuing education annually
• Proficiency with computer, spreadsheet software program and calculator
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, payroll and sales tax
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of various accounting software programs
• Some local travel is required. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit for long periods of time
• Extensive computer use and use of keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

$500 signing bonus!

This description covers the primary purpose and principle duties of the job.  It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed.