About Us: Top ranked Accountancy Firm in the San Fernando Valley is searching for a talented Bookkeeper/Account Manager with at least 2 years of experience managing multiple clients to join our Business Management department. Our firm provides a wide range of tax and business services to individual and commercial clients, primarily in the entertainment industry.
We offer a rewarding career path for exceptional and motivated individuals while providing a sensible work/life balance. We prefer locally based candidates who can work a hybrid schedule of both in-office and remote home-based work. We offer a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and exceptional opportunities for career growth.
The Bookkeeper is responsible for handling the needs of our clients and their representatives. This includes all personal and business matters which relate to their financial and accounting needs. The Bookkeeper also handles the daily supervision of an assistant and reviews their work. The position includes full charge bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, funds transfers, bank reconciles, and client contact for both individuals and corporations.
About the Role:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Proficiently process A/P, cash receipts, and cash disbursements.
- Handling of multiple clients including corporations and making sure all payments/bills are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Record adjusting journal entries.
- Reconcile monthly bank and brokerage statements.
- Data entry and coding of all financial transactions.
- Preparation and delivery of monthly financial statements and cash reports.
- Generate and review reports for tax preparation.
- Process corporate and/or household payroll.
- Reconcile and review quarterly and annual payroll reports.
- Review/calculate client’s staff timesheets, including tracking sick & vacation time.
- Process and prepare annual 1099’s and W-2’s.
- Efficiently assist clients and their representatives with issues related to personal or business transactions, billing, invoicing, petty cash, payroll, and miscellaneous issues as they arise.
- Daily interaction and effective communication with clients and colleagues.
- Prioritizing tasks, understanding what is urgent, and meeting deadlines.
- Quarterly and Annual reporting to DGA/WGA/SAG-AFTRA guilds.
- Liaison with insurance broker to verify clients are sufficiently and fully covered.
- File medical claims on behalf of the client.
- Other special projects as assigned.
- QuickBooks Desktop and Online experience is necessary; familiarity with QuickBooks Payroll (both online and desktop) is a plus.
- Knowledge of filing requirements for Payroll, Sales Tax, Use Tax, and other government filings.
- Oversee, manage, and train assistant daily.
- Excellent organizational skills and accuracy of work.
- Able to prioritize workflow and perform job responsibilities with little or no supervision.
- Must be a collaborator and team-player.
- Able to multi-task and handle the needs of several clients at the same time.
- Exhibit professionalism and have excellent communication skills, including working directly and effectively with clients, their representatives, and co-workers.
- Have basic knowledge of income tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, and Individuals.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum 2 years of Business Management/ Accounting experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Software- Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel
- Education – High School Diploma or above
- Experience with Agilink is a plus
- Experience with Quickbooks desktop is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
- Proficient in overseeing multiple projects and meeting strict deadlines.
- Be able to work with a variety of personalities.
- Hybrid Schedule after your 90-day evaluation
Safety hazards of job: Minimal hazards. General office working conditions.
This job description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, it may not be all inclusive and other job-related duties may be required. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The performance will be evaluated in 30 days, 90 days, and yearly thereafter. Employee will receive informal feedback on a regular basis, as needed or requested.
