Accountant - New Clients

Summary/Objective  

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant - New Clients is responsible for the initial setup of a client’s account including beginning balance roll forward, general ledger and bank reconciliation, payroll integration, preparation of a balance sheet & income statement for a growing CPA firm specializing in financial planning to national clientele.   

Essential Functions  

1. Exercise discretion and authority in the preparation of accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department 

1. Establish records of accounts and input entries into proper accounts 

1. Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records, making use of current technologies 

Responsibilities and Duties  

1. Initial setup of a client’s account to include general ledger beginning balances  

1. Work independently on monthly and quarterly compilations including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; assess general ledger for accuracy   

1. Prepare after the fact payroll summaries and record journal entries  

1. Record journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documents  

1. Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations in the preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099 

1. Work independently with clients as needed to facilitate completion of financial statements 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.