Accounting Technician
Accounting Technicians work in the Firm’s Business Services Department (BSD) providing bookkeeping, payroll computation, payroll tax reporting and excise tax reporting services to the Firm’s clients. Accounting Technicians will work in coordination with other Firm members assigned to the client. The Accounting Technician will report to the BSD Accounting Supervisor. The Accounting Technician will have considerable direct client contact.
General Description
An Accounting Technician will have the responsibility to:
Assist clients with monthly, quarterly and annual bookkeeping
Compute payroll for clients
Prepare federal and state payroll tax reports for clients
Prepare state excise tax reports for clients
Assist other Firm members with client services
Skills Needed
Thorough working knowledge of accounting theory, concepts, practices and procedures and State of Washington tax regulations
Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
Working knowledge of Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Able to meet and balance multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
Able to work in the multi-client environment of a CPA firm
Direct and motivate others in a team environment.
Dedicated to the quality of work performed
Willingness to learn
Specific Qualifications
A minimum of five years related experience