Bookkeeper
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About Us Our Firm presently consists of five partners with-- Big Four accounting experience--and a team of committed professionals that take special interest and pride in your success. Our experienced industry teams are committed to provide a high-level of timely, effective and responsive service. Our client base reveals a cross section of industries that include construction, restaurant, not-for-profit, governmental, legal, medical, and international and a variety of other businesses including manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, as well as high net-worth individuals. For each, regardless of size, we assemble a knowledgeable industry team that understands the needs of each client, adds value to the engagement and is able to resolve the most complicated tax or accounting issues effortlessly. Yet, the human touch, attention and partner involvement is second to none. Mendonca & Partners is headquartered in Union, New Jersey with offices in New York City. It is strategically located within minutes of the Newark International Airport and the Newark/Elizabeth Seaport. In addition, our ideal locations on the Boston-Washington corridor, between metropolitan New York City and Philadelphia, make it possible to service our clients timely and efficiently. Why Mendonca & PartnersMendonca & Partners, Certified Public Accountants, LLC has a unique culture rooted in core values that ensures continuous focus on our clients and professionals and a long-term commitment to quality service. Our clients experience our culture through a service approach characterized by extensive involvement of senior professionals, direct access to top technical resources, and straightforward, proactive communications delivered through a centralized, responsive, knowledgeable client service team. Our firm demands independence, integrity, objectivity, competence and due care from all of its personnel in the conducts of its engagements. We are structured to provide leadership in achieving high quality professional performance while maintain the concept of individual responsibility. Policies and procedures have been established providing assurance that professional engagements are properly planned and executed. Decisions are based on the substance of issues, not on form. The job requires high level tax preparation skills, superior tax research and problem solving abilities, broad software knowledge, and excellent written and oral communication skills. We have a team approach to provide high quality client service for tax compliance, planning, financial statements, and general business consulting. Job Description A Bookkeeper's position will consist of duties including but not limited to: Bank reconciliations and general ledger review Run QuickBooks reports Process Payroll and other accounting tasks as needed Prepare journal entries Prepare sales tax worksheets Filing state tax once it is approved by staff and/or manager Follow up on engagements prepared and sent to managers for review Manage client accounts on time and effectively Assist with administrative functions as needed Time Required & Work Environment Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM 40 hour work week between April 15th - December 56 hour work week between January - April 15th (including Saturdays for 6 hours) On-site work location with remote option available based on structure and competence Skills & Qualifications Experience in Bookkeeping and QuickBooks (2 years' experience in each preferred) Bachelor's degree Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent verbal & writing skills Strong multi-tasking abilities Solution based and detail oriented Eager to learn and grow professionally Good time management and organizational skills Multi-lingual a plus (Spanish, Portuguese and/or Italian preferred based on demographics and client list). Ability to meet strict deadlines, be reliable, organized, dedicated and effective as a team member #LI-SB1