Senior Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

Platform Accounting Group•Rockville, MD

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper is a key part of our team. You will perform general bookkeeping, payroll and business advising for a variety of individual and business clients. Our goal is to build long-lasting relationships by providing the highest level of service and oversight to the people we work for. Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and soon to be wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 50+ offices across 15 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.

Requirements

3 - 5 years professional accounting experience, preferably in for or across multiple clients and industries.
Superior accuracy and technical expertise, knowledge of client industries.
Excellent communication, attention to detail, strong analytical skills
Expert use of with accounting software & systems, and ability to learn new systems quickly
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Proactive problem solving and project management
Experience with QuickBooks Accounting Software

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting and advisory services for a variety of clients, including individuals and businesses in a variety of industries.
Perform general accounting duties including entering transactions and reconciling general ledger, credit card, and cash accounts; propose and record journal entries.
Perform complex adjustments and reconciliations on books; clean-up of accounting systems and records.
Utilize accounting software and systems to prepare financial reports, ensuring adherence to accounting standards such as GAAP
Propose and setup accounting systems and services for new clients
Prepare payroll and payroll tax returns; prepare and file sales tax returns, record and report fixed assets and personal property.
Utilize strong industry knowledge and research abilities to provide high level service on complex projects.
Proactive risk and compliance assessments, and best practice recommendations to clients.
Oversee and review work from entry level staff.
Train and oversee staff accountants
Manage personal and team projects, manage competing priorities and ensure timely completion of projects and adherence to deadlines.
Develop relationships with clients and gain understanding of their finances and businesses.
Interpret financial reports provided by clients, and within accounting software.
Propose and record journal entries for business clients.
Build knowledge of tax laws and accounting practices to better serve our client’s needs.