Senior Accountant

Company: Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Build your career at Berntson Porter. We are committed to providing opportunities to engage with new clients, train and develop emerging leaders in the firm, oversee and assist current clients, and participate in philanthropic community events. For the past seven years Berntson Porter has been recognized as one of the "Best Accounting Firms to Work For" by Accounting Today and one of the "Top 200 Firms" by Public Accounting. We are known for providing top notch service to our clients.We are seeking an innovative Advanced Staff to join our Accounting Support and Bookkeeping Services team to facilitate the needs for multiple small businesses and high net worth clients. The ideal candidate can multi-task, highly organized, detail oriented, proactive and self-motivated with excellent communication skills to successfully assist with all client needs. We offer a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, excellent benefits, community service opportunities, personalized coaching, training and opportunity for growth.We care for our clients and our employees like they are family, cultivating a great work environment.Make an IMPACT by:* Working with multiple QuickBooks editions to ensure payroll and accounting processes and procedures are processed accurately* Entering and reviewing client provided data * Demonstrating the basic understanding of the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, trial balance and detailed general ledger on either cash or accrual basis * Demonstrating the ability to communicate internally regarding project status and project budget hours assigned * Accurately entering and maintaining current data for multiple clients and project managers * Developing and committing to personal statistics and goals * Maintaining knowledge of QuickBooks (QB) and the various file extensions for determining the correct QB version and file types* Exhibiting basic knowledge of QB data entry and reconciliation features* Working with technology to enable you to work remotely with clients at their off-site locations as needed* Developing and maintaining relationships with internal staff * Communicating professionally with clients* Assisting with special client accounting projects* Assisting co-workers and clients when needed; including but not limited to cross training on critical tasks* Embracing and adapting to the changes in the firm, business environment and engagement/project objectives Qualifications* Minimum 3 years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience* BA / BS degree preferred* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethics* Ability to multi-task while prioritizing and meeting deadlines* Knowledge and understanding of GAAP* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment* Detail-oriented with proven organizational and follow-up skills* Experience working in QuickBooks preferred and ability to achieve ProAdvisor status within 1 yearIn our community, we have received numerous designations, including one of the region's top Corporate Philanthropists by the Puget Sound Business Journal. We attain these accolades in part because we care about our clients' families and companies as if they were our own. We take the extra time to develop meaningful relationships inside and outside our firm.Powered by JazzHRP7mA9D8CDO

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