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Twenty20 Tax and Consulting

Senior Accounting Specialist (aka Bookkeeper Extraordinaire) Job at Twenty20 Tax

Twenty20 Tax and Consulting, Lake Oswego, OR, United States

Job Description

Job Description

How many company books can you manage at one time? No, it’s not a riddle. It’s a way to let you know that this position is going to be fast-paced and exciting and keep you on your toes. It requires a talented individual with previous experience working on more than one set of company books at a time, who’s familiar with multiple types of accounting software, and can clean up a client’s messy accounting like they were born holding a mop.

Twenty20 Tax and Consulting is seeking a full-time, experienced Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper to join our Client Accounting Services Team and help our business clients bring their financial picture into focus. Ideal candidate will be able to work well in a fast-paced, energetic environment with a positive attitude. Attention to detail and accuracy required. In this position, the candidate must have varied accounting/bookkeeping skills, excellent communication skills, work well in a team environment, and focus on multiple clients at once. Must have QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online and MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) experience. Xero, Bill.com, ADP, and Gusto experience preferred.

We are looking for an eager, self-starter who is willing to learn new things and grow in their profession, including tackling tax accounting and understanding how that’s different from normal bookkeeping.

Responsibilities:

  • Process invoices and daily transactions and expenses.
  • Update and maintain accounting database with data entry and reports.
  • Perform month-end closings.
  • Assist clients with booking journal entries, reconciling credit card and bank accounts, and accounts payable.
  • Prepare the trial balance.
  • Assist with financial analysis and reporting.
  • Assist with accounting for corporate tax returns.
  • Communicate with clients via phone and email as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field of study.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Accounting/Bookkeeping.
  • Experience working with numerous clients simultaneously (such as prior experience working for a bookkeeping or accounting firm), with demonstrated ability to prioritize projects.
  • Experience with QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online and MS Office (Outlook, Excel and Word) experience required. Xero, Bill.com, ADP, and Gusto experience preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly detail-oriented.
  • A growth mindset.

Work Schedule:

  • Full-time, salaried position: Approx. 40 hours/week, with some additional hours required during busy season.
  • Monday to Friday, in office.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance, including dental and vision
  • 401K
  • Paid holidays, including the day after the tax deadline
  • Friendly work environment with professional team
Company Description
At Twenty20 Tax and Consulting, we are as passionate about our employees as we are our clients. We believe in building a team that respects, counts on, and enjoys working together. We look for fun people who embrace a challenge and care about the client. We think big and feel small. We seek candidates who’ve worked in larger CPA firms and know how to buckle up for the busy season and dive into challenging projects with finesse, but who are looking for a greater sense of purpose than just being a cog in the wheel. People who believe that getting to know the clients and their needs will benefit both the client and the firm. Innovative people who like to share their ideas for improvement, whether it’s related to benefitting a client’s bottom line, creating firm efficiencies, or simply shaking up the snacks stocked in the break room.

Company Description

At Twenty20 Tax and Consulting, we are as passionate about our employees as we are our clients. We believe in building a team that respects, counts on, and enjoys working together. We look for fun people who embrace a challenge and care about the client. We think big and feel small. We seek candidates who’ve worked in larger CPA firms and know how to buckle up for the busy season and dive into challenging projects with finesse, but who are looking for a greater sense of purpose than just being a cog in the wheel. People who believe that getting to know the clients and their needs will benefit both the client and the firm. Innovative people who like to share their ideas for improvement, whether it’s related to benefitting a client’s bottom line, creating firm efficiencies, or simply shaking up the snacks stocked in the break room.