Join our growing team as a Client Accounting Services Associate to provide a variety of client companies accounting support services including bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, quarterly and year-end tax preparation and budgeting.  You will have the opportunity to service, support, manage and grow your own group of clients through your development. This is a year-round opportunity with a growing eastern South Dakota CPA and advisory firm!

This is also a great opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop a long-term accounting career.

Here are the key functions of the job:

• Documentable experience and proficiency in the use of QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Complete troubleshooting ability in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online (QBO) for clients
• Reconcile and monitor accuracy of various balance sheet accounts
• Prepare year-end work papers and assist accountants with the year-end process
• When applicable, process accounts receivable invoices (compute and prepare billings for services), monitor, and reconcile accounts receivable. Record payments of accounts receivable and prepare bank deposits.
• Process miscellaneous cash receipts: record and code the receipt of cash transactions in the general ledger system, prepare bank deposit, reconcile cash receipts
• Enter invoices into accounts payable system, route to appropriate person for account coding and payment approval, process, and mail payments of invoices 
• Review statements from vendors and correspond with vendors in connection with their accounts
• Track 1099 information, and annually issue 1099 forms to vendors and file with the IRS
• Process payroll including review and entry of into payroll system, calculate payroll, monitor paid time off (PTO) hours, control payroll deductions, process federal tax deposits consistent with regulatory requirements
• Complete and file all quarterly and annual forms: Form 941, SUTA forms, W-2 & W-3 form
• Comfortable working with and for clients while working through the needs of the position
• Utility player opportunities to assist with other areas of the firm like tax and audit work, as needed
• Ability to work more hours during the annual tax season: January thru April 15th

Here’s what will get you noticed:

• Must possess strong verbal and written communications skills and organizational skills.
• Must be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision but who can also work effectively on a team.
• Associate degree in accounting or related business field.
• Experience in bookkeeping/accounting work and payroll processing
• Experience using QuickBooks and/or QuickBooks Online (QBO) is preferred
• Excellent computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Thomson Reuters tax and accounting software a strong plus
• Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting transactional and reporting deadlines.
• Must obtain and maintain all continuing education requirements for the position including current software versions.
• Must commit to absolute confidentiality of client and office information.

For over thirty years, our clients have relied on ELO CPAs & Advisors for trusted guidance, expertise and a personal approach to their accounting and business needs. Today, we continue to reflect our founders’ commitment to client care, while leveraging the most advanced tools and techniques to provide our clients the most effective and beneficial business services.  Over the years, we have grown to six offices throughout eastern South Dakota that now include offices in Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Yankton, Huron, Chamberlain and Miller, and we look to continue our growth in the future.

We offer a competitive compensation commensurate with experience and education and a strong benefits package including:

• Wellmark Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Schedule
• Professional Development Assistance

Join the ELO team! Apply on-line today!