Bookkeeper / Receptionist - Cheektowaga, United States - Express Employment Professionals - Amherst, NY

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Firm seeking a Bookkeeper / Receptionist to start ASAP in the Cheektowaga area

Hours: 8am-5pm / FT or PT, semi-flexible

Pay: $23-25/hour

The responsibilities of the role will include bookkeeping, along with front desk administration duties and customer relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Assure coverage of accounting front desk

· Set up forms/help clients understand them, compose & or type various types of letters as needed

· Make/answer, screen, & redirect phone calls

· Oversee/fill in tax return logs/slips/sheets with accuracy/validity

· Accept client payments, letters & envelopes, record & send faxes

· Track/assist incoming & outgoing documents including confidential tax returns & ensure signing of e-file forms, send to appropriate staff through appropriate method

· Follow up with clients, greet clients

· Schedule/confirm appointments & missed ones, be adept with multiple calendars for scheduling appointments

· Prepare sales and payroll tax forms, 1099 and other forms, do bookkeeping, use a basic knowledge of income tax

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Excellent ability to Communicate Clearly & Professionally both Verbally & in Writing

· Known capability with Stress Management, Confidentiality, and Being personable with other staff members.

· Must have the ability to work independently but also able and willing to follow instructions from a supervisor.

· 3 years' Experience in a comparable role in an Accounting Office

· Proven Ability to Multitask, Prioritize and Meet Deadlines

· Experience with QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Lacerte, SmartVault and Acrobat

· Hands-On Experience/Working Knowledge of office equipment (e.g., printer, voicemail, messaging system, copier, fax, scanner, shredder, postage and credit card machines, computer)

· Ability to work flexible overtime during tax season, including Sundays (part time hours available over summer)

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to this posting with an updated resume for immediate consideration.

Express Employment Professionals

3140 Sheridan Dr.

Amherst, NY 14226

Company DescriptionExpress is a staffing service with franchise offices worldwide. We employ people to work short-term and long-term assignments for a variety of companies.

Company Description

Express is a staffing service with franchise offices worldwide. We employ people to work short-term and long-term assignments for a variety of companies.