Careers
Summary
The Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper is responsible for computing, classifying and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of our BB clients are accurate. The Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper also performs routine financial calculations and general ledger duties.
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
- Independently and proactively perform tasks assigned
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm business
Qualifications and Education
- Two-year accounting degree preferred
- Minimum 4 years accounting experience preferred
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Minimum of four years’ experience with QuickBooks preferred
- 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, payroll and sales tax
- Understanding of various accounting software programs
- Some local travel is 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
Boyum Barenscheer, PLLP, located near Mall of America offers a fun, business casual environment, competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) with matching contribution, employer paid health insurance (full-time only), Paid Time Off and much more!
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