Senior Accounting Specialist (Outsourced)
As a regional financial services firm, our style fosters honest, down-to-earth, long-term relationships that provoke open dialogue among colleagues and delivers innovative ideas and services to our clients. If you are looking to make a change for the better, you could be just the person we are looking for!
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Accounting Advisory Team (a team that specializes in in working with individuals and small businesses). This role is an outsourced position that will perform various bookkeeping and accounting tasks for our clients. Work will be performed at the Boulay office and client sites throughout the Twin Cities. Frequency of client travel varies based up on assigned clients
Responsibilities:
Manage and possibly delegate/review day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including but not limited to:
Daily sales, bank, and other account reconciliations
Inventory, accrual, prepaid, and equity accounting management
Accounts receivable and accounts payable management
Managing critical client deadlines (AP Due dates, reports, etc.)
Payroll pre-processing and preparation
Expense reimbursements
Preparation of bank deposits
Discuss and explain transactions/processes with clients in a group or one-on-one setting
Identify and recognize potential risks, concerns, or issues regarding the client file
Monitor complex cash balances and cash forecasts
Maintain accounting records through data entry and file management
Prepare complex sales and use tax returns
Ensure compliance and adherence to relevant reporting requirements
Monitor and maintain fixed assets
Prepare and review 1099 filings
Prepare complex financial statement and/or tax work papers
Qualifications and/or Experience
Required:
Associates Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field; 4+ years accounting experience
Strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping activities
Strong computer skills and proficiency in various accounting and other software, including Microsoft Office Suite
Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks On-line software
Ability to be flexible to changing circumstances and client needs
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, a team-based attitude, and a desire to collaborate
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
Familiarity with internal revenue code, tax law, and tax processes, GAAP, and review and compilation standards
Proficiency with QuickBooks - Pro Advisor Certification
Some supervisory experience
Boulay Team members appreciate growth and development opportunities, recognition, communication and celebration opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits programs, time to rest, relax and re-charge and our commitment to community service.
To be considered for the Boulay team, forward your resume and salary requirements in confidence to:resumes@boulaygroup.com.