Bookkeeper

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Are you looking to use your bookkeeping & payroll skills for a growing team that takes a collaborative approach to serving clients? If so, we may have the ideal position for you!

Position Summary

We are looking for an organized and personable accounting professional with a strong customer service orientation and an interest in building expertise in bookkeeping and payroll. Our professional firm serves clients throughout the country and has considerable growth potential. Our Bookkeepers are the first point of contact for a portfolio of clients, and responsibilities vary by client. Job duties include but are not limited to managing the entire cycle of accounting activities for our clients, processing A/P & A/R, entering vendor expenses, month-end reconciliation for bank and credit card statements, processing payroll, maintaining the accuracy of general ledgers, and preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements. A successful candidate is professional and able to respond to client inquiries promptly and courteously.

Compensation & Working Conditions

As a Whitinger & Company employee, you can expect competitive wages and generous benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and personal time off, retirement plan with company match, and paid training. Whitinger & Company also encourages employees to become involved in their community, including paid time off to volunteer. 

A typical work week for this position includes 40 hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Additional hours may be necessary to complete special projects or meet specific deadlines. This role is a non-exempt position and is paid an hourly wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5X your hourly rate. 

Primary Position Objectives

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process


• Process accounts receivable/payable


• Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash accounts, and monitor cash levels


• Process client payrolls, including hourly, salaried, commissioned, and independent contractors


• Calculate, review, and file payroll taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, and income taxes


• Process third-party payments for retirement plans, garnishments, child support, etc.


• Preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including 1099s and W2s.


• Create financial statements and related financial reports


• Review G/L detail to ensure sufficient information is provided for the preparation of year-end tax returns


• Ensure quality control procedures are being executed under the direction of your supervisor


• Perform a thorough self-review of all work before submission to each client


• Account for fixed assets

Education & Experience Needed

• A minimum of five years of bookkeeping experience in public accounting, corporate, or private business
• Strong computer application skills, including significant experience with QuickBooks, is required
• Experience with Sage, Accounting CS, Bill.com, and ComputerEase is a plus
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel & Word, is required
• A high school diploma is required