Boyum Barenscheer Hiring for Sr. Accounting Associate/Sr. Bookkeeper Job at United States Full Time

Boyum Barenscheer is a Top 15 Twin Cities Accounting firm who love what we do – from tax and audit services to business advisory and outsourced accounting services. Located at four offices across the Twin Cities, we’re a group of individuals who genuinely care about our clients and each other. Our team is awesome and our clients are exceptional.

We offer a fun, business casual environment, competitive pay and benefits including 401(k) with employee contribution, a hybrid work environment, employer paid health insurance (full-time only), generous Paid Time Off, and much more!

Sr. Accounting Associate/Sr. Bookkeeper Summary

The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for computing, classifying and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of our BB clients are accurate. The Senior Accounting Associate also performs routine financial calculations and general ledger duties.

Sr. Accounting Associate/Sr. Bookkeeper Responsibilities

• Enter data into client software and reconcile bank, debit and credit card statements on a monthly basis
• Perform scheduled computations of prepaid expenses, accruals, interest, and enter depreciation expense
• Use the firm’s software programs to automate the process of data entry and adjusting entries. This may include using technology to link client’s software with the firm’s
• Train Accounting Associates, as well as clients, on relevant technology and processes
• Effectively communicate with the clients to receive information necessary to complete an engagement with minimum disruption to the client
• Prepare client financial statements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm business
• Create a checklist of tasks and duties for each client
• Develop interest and knowledge in a niche or industry
• Ability to manage projects communicating progress, meeting deadlines and goals, and following through on initiatives

Accounting Associate/Bookkeeper Qualifications and Education

• Two-year accounting degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Minimum of four years’ experience with QuickBooks preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 20 hours continuing education annually
• Proficiency with computer, spreadsheet software program and calculator
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles, payroll and sales tax
• Understanding of various accounting software programs
• Some local travel may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 4 years (Preferred)
• full charge bookkeeping: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations