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Associate Accountant
Baker Tilly
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Overview
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with clients and their businesses through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. With approximately 2,700 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 15 largest accounting and advisory firms in the country. Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 147 territories, with over 33,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms is $3.4 billion.
We are seeking an Associate Accountant to join our Minneapolis, MN office location. This position serves as a support role within a team on client engagements involving accounting, bookkeeping and limited tax matters.
Responsibilities
• Provide administrative services pertaining to accounting, bookkeeping and payroll. Including accounts payable, accounts receivable, statement reconciliation, journal entries, general ledger, processing payroll and quarterly and year end reporting.
• Examine accounting records; prepare basic accounting, bookkeeping and payroll statements and reports. Provide statements and reports to client and communicate with client to discuss and answer basic accounting, bookkeeping and payroll questions.
• Perform small, non-complex tasks within engagements.
• Maintain client relationship by maintaining open communication with client and meeting client service expectations through adhering to time budgets and maintaining positive client communications.
• Assist team leader in providing additional services to client.
• Maintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise.
• Attend courses to develop and keep skills and knowledge current; comply with continuing education requirements
• Integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate. Maintain current knowledge of local, state and federal practices and laws.
• Other duties as assigned such as assisting with small tax projects including non-income tax returns, when needed and participating in special projects.
Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in a business related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience in accounting, bookkeeping or payroll. Experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.
• Knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping and payroll principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile and keep financial records
• Computer skills and knowledge, including typing, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with 10-key calculator and other standard office machines. Accounting software experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work flow and coordinate activities as needed, as well as communicate effectively with others and work in a team environment. Attention to detail and follow directions and procedures.
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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.