Block Advisors Accounting Specialist

What you'll do...

Provide bookkeeping and payroll services to Block Advisors small business clients including assisting with client onboarding, accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, financial statement generation, sales tax filing, bank reconciliation, and other miscellaneous bookkeeping and payroll services as needed. Partner with Tax Advisors to deploy an effective two-way referral method to assist in the overall development of the business services client base serviced by Block Advisors.

Day to Day You'll…

• Processes various forms of financial information and materials and enters financial information into accounting or other financial systems, while complying with relevant reporting requirements.

• Compile monthly and quarterly reporting as needed.

• Communicate (both in verbal and written form) with clients, client suppliers, vendors and banking contacts. Assist in client service coverage as needed to ensure service deliver.

• Partner with Tax Advisors by providing relevant bookkeeping and payroll information in order for the Tax Advisor to complete an accurate tax return.

• Provide assessment of client's business trends/results by generating and analyzing financial statements (e.g., profit and Loss statement (income statement), statement of financial position (balance sheet), equity statement (statement of owner's equity), and statement of cash flows).

• Prepare and facilitate the processing of client payroll, calculate and prepare tax payments, generate 1099 and W-2 documents for clients .

• Assist in the generation of Block Advisor growth opportunities and increase retention through referrals and partnerships

What you'll bring to the team...

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2 years work experience

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices, generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.

• National Bookkeeper and Payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association or ability to successfully obtain certifications.

• Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Open Office experience.

• Ability to multi-task in multiple window applications.

• Ability to work independently.

• Analytical and detail oriented.

• Good verbal and written skills.

• Client Services experience.

• Ability to complete assigned projects on time with minimal supervision.

• Ability to correctly interpret and apply complex instructions, policies and regulations