Job Description

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM USA

UP TO $3,000 OF RELOCATION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED COSTS!

BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING 20+HRS/WEEK INCLUDES:

• Health Insurance with Dental, Vision & Gym Membership - 50% covered by the company
• Paid Time Off (Accrues 0.042hr/hr worked)
• Annual Bonus
• Simple IRA with a 3% company match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement Available for Select Courses
• 10 Paid Days Off per year for Holidays (2days for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve and Independence Day, 1day for Memorial Day and Labor Day)

COMPANY VALUES:

• Integrity, Respect, Honesty & Equity
• Transparency of Expectations
• Open Communication & Teamwork
• Work/Life Balance (Full Time = Max of 36hrs/week Year-Round)

THE STAFF ACCOUNTANT - TAX PREPARER POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Monthly bookkeeping & accounting work for various clients in a variety of industries
• Preparation of monthly financial statements (Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet)
• Preparation of gross receipts tax, wage withholding and compensating tax reports for NMTRD (or equivalents for out-of-state clientele.)
• Payroll processing
• Preparation of quarterly and year end payroll tax reports & 1099s
• Preparation of Personal Property Business Equipment Reports and other county, city or state specific tax forms that are required for the clients.
• Preparation of federal and state tax returns for both businesses and individuals
• Communication with clientele about their accounting, payroll and tax reports/returns
• Assist clients in analyzing financial statements to help further their company's growth
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
• Assist the staff with other administrative or accounting tasks, as needed

SKILLS YOU WILL NEEDED:

• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy of data input
• Strong organizational skills
• 5+ years experience doing bookkeeping and accounting tasks including but not limited to: Bank reconciliations, general journal entries, loan reconciliations, Balance Sheet review and adjustments, Financial Statement preparation...etc
• 5+ years experience preparing payroll and the corresponding reports and payroll tax returns (both quarterly and year end)
• 5+ years experience working with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, complex formulas...etc)
• 3+ years experience preparing federal and state business and personal tax returns (5+years is preferable)
• 1+ year experience preparing and filing gross receipts tax, wage withholding and compensating tax reports with NMTRD
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required.
• Active PTIN - All tax preparers (if not exempt, ie: EA or CPA) will be required to participate in the AFSP and complete 18hours of CE each year to maintain AFSP enrollment. (See IRS.gov for details on the continuing education requirements)
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong ability to coordinate and organize documents and create composite and accurate reports
• Strong ethics
• Solid typing skills
• Solid email and general website navigation skills
• Customer service skills
• Team-oriented
• Respect for office procedures and fellow team members
• Solid work ethic

TECHNOLOGY YOU WILL WORK WITH:

• Microsoft Office Suite, notably Excel, Word and Outlook
• Sage 50 Accounting Software
• Quickbooks (Desktop & Online)
• Adobe Acrobat
• Multi-line telephone system with voicemail
• Fax Machine, Scanner & Copier

Office Hours: Tues-Friday 10am-4pm; Mon & Sat By Appointment Only

COVID-19 considerations: Masks are suggested but not required. Hand sanitizer, masks and cleaning supplies are available for all employees to use; offices are cleaned every night. Clients and staff are encouraged to stay home if they are sick.