Accounting Specialist

Elliott, Robinson, and Company, a locally owned and multi-award-winning Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm, is pleased to announce a full‑time position for an Accounting Specialist in our Branson, MO office. ERCPA offers compensation packages supporting our staff’s overall well‑being and multi‑generational workforce. This includes competitive salaries with additional earning potential during our busy season; employer‑paid defined contribution covers 100% of employee health, with the potential to apply remaining funds to dependent coverage and other benefit offerings. You’ll have up to 4 weeks paid time off in addition to employer‑paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid family leave. We also offer company match for retirement, a health and wellness platform, disability & life insurances, and paid professional development opportunities to maintain job related professional licensure. Primary Function The Accounting Specialist is a professional with top priorities being to deliver exceptional and consistent customer service while responsible for managing the multi‑functions of the front desk, assisting clients with the utmost confidentiality, and supporting the staff. Accounting functions include preparation of payroll and payroll taxes, sales and use taxes, monthly accounting and financial statements. *Accounting experience required. Work Schedule & Location Full‑time hours include: Regular business hours: Monday - Friday Hours will fluctuate during tax season requiring flexibility Location is in‑person daily at our Branson, MO location Essential Duties and Responsibilities Job duties will include but not limited to: Manage general office duties including answering multi‑line phone system and ordering supplies Responsible for opening and closing the office Accounts receivable & payable plus a variety of administrative tasks Processing payroll & preparing payroll tax forms Scheduling appointments during tax season Present brief overviews of tax returns with clients when they pick‑up their prepared packets Assemble all tax returns, amended and business returns in the off season Required Skills Required skill sets include: Professional, personable and friendly interaction skills Experience managing daily large call volumes Excellent written and communication skills Able to prioritize, organize, solve problems and meet deadlines Strong ability to work independently, multi‑task and follow through with projects Ability to work in high pressure, fast‑paced environment General knowledge of tax returns is helpful Proficiency and extensive experience with QuickBooks® and Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Excel® are essential Qualifications and experience: High School Diploma, required Associate degree from accredited college, preferred Professional and verifiable work experience in accounting related field such as accounting assistant, bookkeeper, payroll & payroll tax, monthly accounting, etc... Ability to complete bookkeeping and specific job‑related pre‑employment screening(s) with satisfactory or passing score INSIGHT. INTEGRITY. IMPACT. Elliott, Robinson and Company, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr