Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist

$49,920 - $58,240/Yr

1ST Choice Tax And Accounting Services - Downey, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Downey, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist to join our team at 1st Choice Tax and Accounting Services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude in client interactions, possess a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and work independently to ensure accurate and timely financial results. This part-time position offers a pay range of $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, with a schedule primarily from Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends as needed. In this role, you will be responsible for various bookkeeping tasks, including bank statement reconciliation and the preparation of financial statements. You will also manage payroll processing for clients, which includes handling tax payments and submitting quarterly payroll tax returns. Your ability to perform data entry from source documents will be crucial in generating accurate financial statements. Additionally, you will prepare and organize documentation necessary for income tax returns, ensuring that all assigned client projects are completed timely and accurately, meeting client expectations. The position requires a high level of professionalism and a commitment to client and company confidentiality. You will need to exhibit exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members. The ability to maintain composure and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment is essential, as is a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to changing business needs. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as familiarity with QuickBooks, is required, with QuickBooks certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, including bank statement reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
• Manage payroll processing for clients, including tax payments and quarterly payroll tax return submissions.
• Perform data entry from source documents to generate financial statements.
• Prepare and organize documentation for income tax returns.
• Complete assigned client projects timely and accurately, meeting client expectations.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles with the ability to apply them effectively to job duties.
• Proficient in data entry and bookkeeping practices.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to client and company confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and precision in all tasks and communications.
• Ability to maintain composure and efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks; QuickBooks certification is preferred.