Rea · 1 day ago
Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelRea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. The Accounting Specialist performs routine accounting activities such as payroll, general ledger activity, and preparation of various accounting reports and financial statements, while also interacting with clients to assist with their accounting needs.
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Responsibilities
Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple clients and industries
Preparing bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
Understanding how payroll preparation and monthly transaction entry relates to the general ledger
Reviewing accounts for appropriate postings and calculate retained earnings
Assisting clients with accounting, payroll and basic software issues
Preparing quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns
Preparing annual information returns (1099 & 1096)
Preparing monthly/quarterly sales and use and CAT tax returns, when applicable
Identifying potential additional services to benefit current clients
Adding and disposing of fixed assets, updating depreciation schedules
Reconciling balance sheet accounts to supporting data
Potential to assist tax/audit departments as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Knowledge of general accounting concepts
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook
Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
Data entry skills and high attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills
Client service oriented
Able to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well with others and learn from them also
Maintain a positive attitude
Willing to adapt to continuous process improvement and changes in technology
Preferred
Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting or comparable accounting and bookkeeping experience preferred
Experience with QuickBooks preferred
Previous experience as a bank teller is preferred but not required
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Four (4) weeks PTO
Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays
Company
Rea
At Rea, we're building more than just a business advisory and accounting firm – we're constructing lasting partnerships.
Founded in 1938
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Don McIntosh
Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy Senften, CPA, CGMA
Chief Operating Officer
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