Accounting Support Professional

Title: Accounting Support Professional

Location: East Brunswick NJ US

Job Description:

Founded in 1983, WilkinGuttenplan (“WG”) is a leading accounting and advisory firm in New Jersey and New York City. The Firm mainly serves high-net worth individuals, closely-held and middle market businesses and their owners in a multitude of industries including real estate, healthcare, international commerce, sports and entertainment, professional practices, technology, non-profit and many more. Areas of expertise include tax, auditing, compilations, reviews, financial statement preparation, business valuations and trust & estate solutions.  WilkinGuttenplan is an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA.

WG is seeking an Accounting Support Professional (ASP) to serve as a dedicated on-site resource for our client team, providing consistent bookkeeping and accounting support several days each week. The ideal candidate brings hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience, is comfortable working independently out of a client's office on a recurring basis, and is proficient with QuickBooks and general accounting principles. The Accounting Support Professional is a reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of keeping the client's books current, their questions answered, and their year-end and tax processes running smoothly.

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.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting required.
• QuickBooks experience required, data import experience preferred.
• Yardi experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and Excel.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multi-task and complete assignments within budgets and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to the client’s office in Englewood, NJ up to three days per week.

Benefits

Why WG?

• We have a unique culture that emphasizes and values flexibility and work/life balance.
• Our collaborative work environment is strongly committed to your professional growth and success.
• We have a track record of ranking as a Best Place to Work NJ for the past twenty one years and have won several other awards including Best Firms for Young Accountants, Accounting Today Best Accounting Firms to Work For, Best Accounting Firms for Women, Best Accounting Firms for Millennials, and many more!
• WG offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Summer Fridays, flexible work schedules, and much more!
• The estimated salary range for this position is $58,000 - $72,000. Individual salaries are determined through multiple factors permitted by law including but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certification, knowledge, skills and qualifications. WG also offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance award (bonus) eligibility where you’ll be recognized and rewarded based on your performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

We believe in equal opportunity:

Wilkin & Guttenplan P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.