Business Services Accountant

Company Description:

100 years strong, Monroe Shine is one of the largest, most respected independent CPA & Business Consulting firms in the region. Monroe Shine is committed to serving private businesses, their owners, individuals, and nonprofit entities through our mission to help every client achieve their highest level of success. We set ourselves apart from other firms by providing customized CPA solutions, friendly and responsive customer service you deserve.

Summary:

Our Monroe Shine offices are growing! We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Business Services Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for performing various accounting and bookkeeping functions for multiple clients within the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Cash management and bank reconciliations
• Accounts receivable invoicing and deposit entry
• Fixed asset additions, disposals, and preparation of fixed asset schedules
• Accounts payable entry and check preparation
• Journal entry preparation
• Sales tax return preparation
• Payroll entry and payroll tax return preparation
• Financial statement and other report preparation

Expectations:

• Identify and communicate significant issues with the supervisor in-charge
• Manage multiple projects at a time
• Travel to local client offices as needed to perform various bookkeeping assignments
• Review work for errors, recognize when help is needed, and request assistance promptly
• Recognize how assigned tasks affect the final work product
• Achieve annual production budgets for billable time
• Maintain confidentiality of the firm and firm clients
• Maintain a professional appearance and develop effective written and oral communication skills with clients and co-workers
• Follow firm standards and procedures
• Attend and participate in continuing professional education courses provided by the firm

Software Requirements:

• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
• QuickBooks

Monroe Shine prides itself on fostering a team-oriented environment where every employee works for the firm, not just a particular supervisor. Accordingly, we ask all employees to act in the best interests of the firm, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. We look to our employees to take the initiative so that we always serve our clients and each other to the best of our abilities.