Remote Internal Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Summary

Wheeler Accountants LLP is seeking an Internal Accountant to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for various financial functions, including day-to-day accounting operations, payroll, and process improvements. They should have at least 3 years of experience in General Ledger and Accounting.

Requirements

• Payroll processing for 50+ employees is REQUIRED
• 3+ years General Ledger and Accounting experience including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll processing for 50+ employees
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks, payroll software (i.e. Zenefits or similar), and BILL vendor payment software
• Experience with financial statement preparation, payroll preparation, employee benefits, worker’s compensation audit, wage garnishments, and business property tax statements
• Experience with retirement plans including annual 401k census and 401k reporting reconciliation
• Strong budgeting and cash flow management skills
• Working knowledge of financial and accounting software programs with strong sense of current computerized accounting systems that support the overall management of the business, operational efficiencies, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, vendor integration, and general accounting processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and support schedules, bank reconciliations, including areas such as accruals, A/R, A/P, payroll journal entries, bank, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and related depreciation/amortization, income tax considerations
• Accounting research
• Perform general ledger reconciliations
• Perform journal entries and adjustments
• Oversee the A/R and A/P process
• Perform/review fixed assets and depreciation schedules
• Prepare trial balance and schedules in preparation of income tax returns
• Prepare payroll tax reconciliation, 1099s, and business property tax returns
• Prepare depreciation and amortization schedules
• Analyze/design spreadsheets as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Controller experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Bay Area salary with bonus
• Salary range: $75,000-$95,000
• Medical and Flex spending benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Flexible work schedule
• Remote option