About this role
Job Duties:
Performs various accounting and bookkeeping functions for clients of the firm; records transactions within established systems and procedures; and helps generate financial reports.
Essential Functions:
- Verifies and enters details of transactions as they occur in computerized accounting system.
- Prepares monthly financial statements accurately and timely.
- Prepares appropriate schedules and reports as requested.
- Handles daily/monthly accounting, including disbursements.
- Prepares payroll and all payroll tax returns on timely basis.
- Prepares sales tax returns.
- Prepares bank reconciliations monthly.
- Researches accounts payable and accounts receivable issues as needed.
- Filing of accounting and legal records, within established systems and procedures.
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor designation preferred, knowledge of QuickBooks software necessary.
- Knowledge of other accounting software, including Creative Solutions is beneficial.
Qualifications:
- College course work in accounting is preferred.
- Must be client attentive with a high degree of professionalism
- Client oriented and ability to communicate and focus on individual client needs.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ responsible accounting or bookkeeping experience related to a computerized accounting system, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reports.
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
- Proficiency with computer and other general office equipment.
- Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements of processing payroll accounting transactions and payroll returns.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely - verbally and in writing.
- Works with confidential matters and requires ability to keep matters confidential.
Careers at KEB
KEB is a regional accounting firm located in the Midwest. We have earned an excellent reputation for being a high-quality firm that provides outstanding client service. Therefore, we attract top notch college graduates who are highly motivated and enjoy working in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere. KEB offers a competitive wage and benefit package and salary is commensurate with experience. Because of our size and location, we service a diverse group of clients. KEB's diverse client base provides great opportunities to work with clients in finance and banking, construction, retail/wholesale, not-for-profit, government, insurance, small business, healthcare, agribusiness and manufacturing.
KEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Department
Accounting Services
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Other facts
About KEB CPA
Founded in 1931, Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP (KEB) is a mid-sized firm of certified public accountants and management consultants with eight offices in three Midwestern states. KEB provides a full range of accounting, tax and management consulting services to our diverse base of clients. We serve large and small clients in the Midwest and throughout the nation, in a variety of industries and sectors including financial institutions, insurance companies, health care, construction, agribusiness, manufacturing, religious organizations, and government and not-for-profit entities.
With 25 partners and principals and nearly 160 accounting professionals, KEB is large enough to provide the technical expertise our clients desire, yet small enough to provide the personal attention each client deserves. The range and diversity of resources and technical expertise available within KEB and through our affiliations provide us with the resources to respond to every unique client situation. Every interaction with a client is an opportunity to deliver results. And, results are what you can expect from KEB.
What you'll do
- The Accounting Services Staff performs various accounting and bookkeeping functions for clients, including recording transactions and generating financial reports. They are responsible for preparing financial statements, payroll, and tax returns, as well as handling accounts payable and receivable issues.
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