Bookkeeper/Accountant - Ithaca, United States - Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP

Description

Bookkeeper/Accountant (Hybrid work environment)

We are seeking to hire a Bookkeeper/Accountant to join our firm in our office located in Ithaca, NY. This is a unique opportunity to act as a full-time Accountant for our firm and apply your accounting experience to a variety of our clients. This position is client facing and requires interaction with all levels within our client's teams as well as internally within the firm.

Location: Ithaca, NY. *For most of our positions at Insero, one can work in the office everyday or if you like, in a hybrid structure/up to 3 days at home.

*Current experience need would focus on small business-related clients. This role could be a full-time or part-time position with our firm. This would NOT be a 100% remote work option position.

Firm Overview:

Insero & Co. is an accounting and business advisory practice serving businesses, nonprofits, governmental entities, and individuals throughout New York state. One of our core values is that we are Passionate about People. We don't just talk about our values, we live them. That's why we've consistently been recognized as a best place to work:

· Best Accounting Firms to Work For (National, Accounting Today and Best Companies Group

· Ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For in New York in the Medium Companies category (State, NYS- SHRM and Best Companies Group) 2024, ranked #3 in 2023 and #1 in 2022

· Rochester's Top Workplaces (Local, D&C and Energage

· Central New York's Best Places to Work (Local, CNY Business Journal and BizEventz

Since 1992, Insero & Co. has been a proud member of RSM US Alliance, a premier affiliation of independent accounting, and consulting firms. RSM US Alliance provides our firm with access to resources of RSM US LLP, the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, with more than 9,000 people in 86 offices nationwide.

With Insero, you get the best of both worlds, a local firm culture with the resources of a national practice.

Responsibilities: (would vary based on the specific client engagements that may change during the year)

· Accounting/bookkeeping assignments with various local small business clients in the Ithaca area.

· Preparing or reviewing bank/account reconciliations and month close responsibilities as needed.

· Ability to prepare a full accrual, month end close.

· Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close and financial information reporting.

· Analyzing general ledger processes, identify, and clean up any account errors.

· Assisting clients with their financial statement reporting processes including cash flow and disclosures.

· Reviewing outstanding receivables and analyzing allowance for doubtful accounts.

· Coordinating accounting efforts with external auditors, tax preparers, and regular communications with owners and financial institutions.

· Maintaining, establishing, or upgrading accounting ledgers or systems for small businesses.

Requirements:

Associate degree in accounting is required, (Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred) along with a minimum of four plus years accounting experience as a full charge bookkeeper (accrual basis accounting, not cash basis) or experience as an accountant working in industry (service, real estate, construction, manufacturing, distribution is preferred). Experience with QuickBooks is required. CPA or CMA is a plus, not required. Strong communication, relationship building, and consulting skills are necessary. The ideal candidate must be able to meet deadlines, be proactive and have solid multi-tasking skills.

Salary Information:

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the base pay range for this position is $48,000 - $64,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position such as eligibility to receive discretionary spot bonus incentives. This range is a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and/or education and geographic location. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the capabilities and experience of the candidate. Incentives, if any, depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and firm performance.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, an outstanding paid time off program (4-5 weeks based on level), 16 paid holidays, remote/hybrid work flexibly, 401(k) plan with firm contributions, tuition reimbursement program, 100% employer paid parking, spot bonus program, CPA bonus, a variety of different medical plan options along with opt-out dollars if you do not need medical ins coverage. In addition, we offer tremendous growth and development opportunities to assist with both your personal and professional goals.

At Insero, we're committed to transforming the employee experience, beyond industry standards to enable you to build your ideal career. Let us show you how life at Insero is different:

· We offer excellent advancement opportunities as well as advisor and mentor programs.

· We invest heavily in training and technology.

· We focus on flexibility, with an amazing hybrid working environment giving you the ability to work in the office as well as from home/remote.

· We serve a wide variety of clients and offer many compliance and consulting services, giving our team members opportunities to explore different areas of practice.

· There are also many opportunities to get involved from day one, including our initiatives for outreach, innovation, wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.