Accounting Support Professional

Requirements: Assist in carrying out general accounting functions for firm clients. Provide on-site accounting and bookkeeping support at the client’s Englewood, NJ office approximately three days per week (weekly schedule may vary based on the client’s needs).Serve as an on-site resource for the client’s day-to-day accounting questions. Perform monthly QuickBooks reviews and clean-up, including review of invoice and checkbook detail. Assist with responding to tax notices and reviewing related correspondence. Maintain follow-up lists to help ensure client requests and open items are tracked and resolved. Support the tax preparation process by organizing and preparing client files. Assist with year-end procedures, including cash tie-outs, accounts payable searches, accounts receivable, and 1099 preparation. Post and code client transactions in QuickBooks to the appropriate general ledger accounts and classes, using supporting documentation such as invoices and bank records. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, comparing client records to bank statements and investigating and resolving any discrepancies. Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and adjusting journal entries to ensure accounts are properly classified and up to date. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, for client and firm review. Reconcile general account balances, such as prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and fixed assets, against supporting schedules and source documents, and flag any variances to the engagement manager. Enhance and strengthen relationships with the engagement team and any other assigned clients by staying responsive to their requests and communicating proactively when questions or issues arise. Balance time effectively between on-site work with the engagement team and other assigned client engagements, adjusting to shifting priorities and deadlines as needed.