Job Description

Bell & Company, PA, Certified Public Accountants, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our North Little Rock office. ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

NOT A REMOTE POSITION. THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK IN AN OFFICE SETTING.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided it does not create undue hardship on the Company.

 

Duties include but not limited to the following:

Bookkeeping:

• Scan source documents into system (Quickbooks, Ultratax,etc) using a desktop scanner for both bookkeeping purposes.
• Organize and prepare source documents by category to create work papers; bookmark work papers as needed for both bookkeeping and tax preparation.
• Enter data from work papers into the system using Quickbooks.
• Reconcile bank statements, verify data from client is accurate, prepare journal entries and enter data into Quickbooks. Provide adjustment worksheet to client as needed.
• Process payroll, prepare federal and state payroll tax deposits, notify client of deposit amounts; prepare monthly and quarterly tax reporting/filing (941) and notify client of amount.
• Prepare report, submit monthly sales & use tax, and franchise tax; notify client of amount.
• Limited preparation of basic financial statements. 
• Update depreciation information in Fixed Assets.

Client Contact:

• Contact client for clarity regarding source documents, income, expenses and other pertinent information.
• Request year end information for recording on W-2, 1099’s and for adjustments to tax returns.

Communication:

• Read and respond timely to internal email.
• Update Shareholders and related coworkers on client account status, services being provided and current or potential issues for resolution.
• Attend company meetings, work group meetings, training sessions and other pertinent events.

Taxes:

• Prepare W-2’s and 1099’s.
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax reports and payments, may use EFTPS & ATAP. 
• Using information provided by client, make bookkeeping adjustments for tax returns.
• Send out tax return drafts and process.

Training:

• Participate in tax update and other related training classes, workshops and seminars.

Other Pertinent Duties:

• Seek out and make familiar applicable deadlines specific to client to ensure timely completion of related forms, returns, payroll processing, filing deadlines, etc.
• Be of assistance to team members.
• Perform various tasks and other duties as assigned by management.
• Be at work as scheduled and on time.

Qualifications:

• Must have 3 years of recent Bookkeeping experience; recent experience in public accounting preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree or better preferred.
• Must have excellent computer skills: Excel, Quickbooks desktop and/or QB Online.
• Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills; critical thinking and analytical skills; and able to transfer knowledge from one client to the next.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team; take initiative.

This is not a comprehensive list but an idea of the job duties for the role.

Bell & Company, PA offers a host of benefits to include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability insurance (100% paid premiums); Paid Time Off, 401K, and more.

To apply: go to and complete the online application.

About Bell & Company, P.A.:

Congratulations on taking the next step in your career by finding Bell & Company, P.A. We are a regional CPA firm established in 1981 and located in central Arkansas. We are serious about the services we provide to our clients but manage to make that happen in a more casual atmosphere. Our employees are key to our success because their experience, education, integrity, hard work, and dedication to our clients and company propel us forward as a results-driven and trusted service provider. We seek people who not only possess technical skills and experience but who also are friendly, work well in a team environment, are approachable, can communicate well with team members, management, and most importantly, our clients. You’ve made the right choice in considering Bell & Company. Come grow with us!

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Full time, Temporary work, Casual work,

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