Tax Preparer/Bookkeeper

TAX PREPARER/BOOKKEEPER FOR CPA FIRM

We are a CPA firm located in Salem since 1990 and well established in the area. The person hired will have a great opportunity to work for and with a CPA with 40+ years of experience. Our firm has good benefits and a comfortable office setting. We work in the office, not remotely.

A. Tax Return Preparation

1. Prepare federal and state returns using ProSystem fx tax software.

2. Knowledge of federal and state tax laws.

3. Ability to learn new tax laws and research tax issues.

4. Assist with tax return processing if needed.

5. Must project a friendly and professional manner with clients and co-workers.

B. Primary bookkeeping responsibilities:

1. Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

2. Processing payroll for our clients, including quarterly and year-end payroll reports.

3. Perform bookkeeping for selected clients

a) Firm understanding of debits, credits, balance sheets and income statements.

b) Firm understanding of bank reconciliations.

c) Must be proficient with accounting software system(s). (We use Sage/Peachtree and QuickBooks accounting software.)

4. Organizational skills, able to work and think independently.

5. Ability to take the initiative and manage time to get work done accurately and timely.

6. Willing to be supervised and to communicate regularly with supervisor.

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

8. Ability to prepare 1099s annually.

C. Excellent opportunity with a wide variety of work.

D. This is part or full-time position.

E. Compensation DOE.