Experienced Accounting Specialist Needed for Bookkeeping and Financial Management

We're looking for a qualified Accounting Specialist to manage our bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll, and tax preparation with accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting

Record financial transactions accurately

Reconcile bank statements and accounts

Process accounts payable and receivable

Prepare financial statements and reports

Handle payroll processing and tax withholdings

Prepare and file tax returns

Assist with budgeting and forecasting

Ensure compliance with accounting standards

Communicate with auditors and tax authorities

Required Skills:

3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CA, or CMA certification (preferred)

Expert in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)

Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS standards

Tax preparation and compliance knowledge

Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)

Attention to detail and accuracy

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Accounting Tasks:

General ledger management

Journal entries and adjustments

Bank and credit card reconciliation

Accounts payable/receivable management

Expense tracking and categorization

Fixed asset accounting

Inventory accounting (if applicable)

Month-end and year-end closing

Financial Reporting:

Income statements (P&L)

Balance sheets

Cash flow statements

Budget vs. actual reports

Financial ratio analysis

Management reports and dashboards

Payroll Services:

Employee payroll processing

Tax withholdings and deductions

Payroll tax filing and compliance

Benefits administration support

W-2 and 1099 preparation

Tax Services:

Business tax return preparation

Sales tax filing and compliance

Tax planning and strategy

Quarterly estimated tax payments

Tax document organization

Software & Tools:

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Xero

Sage 50/Intacct

Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Payroll systems (Gusto, ADP, Paychex)

Tax software (TurboTax Business, Drake)

Deliverables:

Accurate and up-to-date books

Monthly financial statements

Bank reconciliations

Tax returns and filings

Payroll processing and reports

Budget and forecast documents

Compliance and audit support

Budget: $25 - $60/hour or $2,000 - $5,000/month (Retainer)

Timeline: Ongoing (monthly or quarterly)