Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper Job at Rea, Sarasota, FL

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  • Rea
  • Sarasota, FL

Job Description

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

The Accounting Specialist performs routine accounting activities such as payroll, general ledger activity (bookkeeping functions), and preparation of various accounting reports and financial statements. Familiarity with standard accounting concepts, practices and procedures is required. Regular interaction with clients to provide assistance and training based on client accounting needs. 

Responsibilities

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple clients and industries 
  • Preparing bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations 
  • Understanding how payroll preparation and monthly transaction entry relates to the general ledger 
  • Reviewing accounts for appropriate postings and calculate retained earnings 
  • Assisting clients with accounting, payroll and basic software issues 
  • Preparing quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns 
  • Preparing annual information returns (1099 & 1096) 
  • Preparing monthly/quarterly sales and use and CAT tax returns, when applicable 
  • Identifying potential additional services to benefit current clients 
  • Adding and disposing of fixed assets, updating depreciation schedules 
  • Reconciling balance sheet accounts to supporting data 
  • Potential to assist tax/audit departments as needed 
  • Other duties as assigned

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

  • Knowledge of general accounting concepts 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information 
  • Data entry skills and high attention to detail 
  • Effective oral and written communication skills 
  • Client service oriented 
  • Able to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills 
  • Ability to work well with others and learn from them also 
  • Maintain a positive attitude 
  • Willing to adapt to continuous process improvement and changes in technology 

Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. required
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or comparable accounting and bookkeeping experience preferred
  • Experience with QuickBooks preferred
  • Previous experience as a bank teller is preferred but not required 
  • Travel for training purposes as necessary. 

Benefits

Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals. 

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
  • Retirement Plan (401k) 
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) 
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability 
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Four (4) weeks PTO
  • Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays 

Rea does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Rea’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Rea will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office,

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