Position Title: Financial Accountant

Reports To: Office Manager

Job Summary: 

The Hire Solution has partnered with an Austin-based High Net Worth Family for position of Accountant, The Accountant is responsible for assisting the Office Manager in all facets of QuickBooks accounting subject matter including maintaining general ledgers, payroll processing, production of financials, tax and regulatory filings, bank reconciliations, etc. The Accountant will assist in employee related filings and preparing information for the third party CPA to use in preparation of tax returns for Family entities and individuals represented by the Firm.

The Family has business dealings in real estate, oil and gas, minerals and other investments. This position requires good interpersonal skills in helping to create a cooperative, team atmosphere and will be required to cover many functions and handle a wide variety of tasks in a very small office environment, some examples enumerated below.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·      Assist Office Manager as directed with QuickBooks, maintaining managed entities general ledgers, receipt and issuance of checks

in a timely manner

·      Assembly of information for CPA related to income tax returns for multiple individuals, trusts and business entities, provide support to CPA

as requested, and review preliminary tax returns to ensure ledger income and expenses are accounted for.

·      Preparing paychecks, managing payroll tax payments, and filing required payroll tax reports in a timely manner

·      Management and administration of accounts payable within required time frames

·      Preparing and maintaining financial reports in an accurate and timely manner

·      Bank Account Reconciliations

·      Paperwork for employee health insurance and property/liability insurance

·      Organizing and maintaining the office and its operations, procedures, and hard copy files

·      Maintaining office equipment, subscriptions, contracts, and supplies and deal with vendors and service providers

·      Back up Office Manager during vacation

·      Assist members of the Family and related entities as needed with bookkeeping, bill payment, and other matters

·      Update and maintain on office computer: office contacts, recurring tasks calendar, and document files

·      Assist other office personnel in answering phones and e-mails and respond to calls and inquiries as needed

Job Qualification/Knowledge: 

• College degree with accounting focus is highly preferred
• Good accounting/bookkeeping knowledge– check processing, A/R, A/P, financial reporting, payroll, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and tax experience (ideally with tax CPA firm).
• Significant experience assembling income tax information for individuals, trusts, and business entities and working with CPA to help ensure tax reporting is accurate and consistent with general ledger.
• Knowledge of computers & software including but not limited to: QuickBooks, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook
• Professionalism, discretion and confidentiality are essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to listen and follow instructions as well as independently handle assigned tasks
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have vehicle to occasionally help with office errands
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must agree to background and credit check
• This position is full-time, requiring physical presence on site, and days of work are Monday through Friday