Accounting Specialist

About BST

At BST, we partner with you to take the pressure off and deliver the most responsive, advanced, and innovative solutions. Our professionals include highly trained and experienced CPAs, MBAs, and financial advisors. We are entrepreneurial and progressive thinkers looking out for your future. In addition to traditional accounting services, our solutions include business and asset valuation, forensic accounting, litigation support, wealth management, and outsourcing services for accounting, human resources, and marketing.

Why choose BST:

· Diversity of our Expertise

· Communication is Open and Objective

· Professional Environment and Attitude is Fostered

· Advancement is Encouraged

· Ideas are Welcome

· Community Impact and Employee Engagement

Please visit our website to learn more about BST’s Talent Experience.

About the Virtual Accounting Solutions Team

Virtual Accounting Solutions (VAS) offers outsourced accounting and provides best-in-class technology solutions that are customized, scalable, and offer real-time data & information that deliver actionable insights. Our team consists of experienced professionals that understand advanced operational accounting, business processes, and workflows to make managing the financial process most efficient.

About the Accounting Specialist Role

This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities of our clients including general oversight of their accounting system and financial reporting. This could be a hybrid position requiring limited work in the Albany, NY office as well as some flexibility to work remotely.

In this role, you will:

· Be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of financial reporting accuracy and on-time processing of client information on both the accrual and cash basis of accounting

· Bank and other balance sheet account reconciliations

· Payroll reconciliations

· Review and approval of account classifications

· Review of G/L for any missing transactions and overall accuracy

· Reconcile subsidiary account to controls.

· Preparation of initial/draft Management Reporting Package each month

· Help clients with various related issues they are confronted with.

· Processing of vendor bills and credit card transactions

· W-9 administration

· Monthly draft 1099 vendor report preparation

To be successful in this role, you will bring with you:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or Associates Degree with requisite experience.

· Knowledge of and proficiency with Word, Excel, QuickBooks, and/or other related accounting and tax software.

· Intuitiveness/passion for software and technology. Previous experience working with Sage Intacct, bill.com, and Blackline preferred.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

· Positive communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing.

· Ability to handle multiple assignments

· Client-centric approach to all maters

· Commitment to protecting client privacy

· An understanding of accrual basis accounting

· Basic payroll, 1099-misc knowledge & Sales Tax filings

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to make complex ideas understandable and craft requirements that are easy for multiple audiences to consume.

· Excellent problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to create structure and manage ambiguity.

· Strong blend of skills including accounting, analytical and client relationship development.

· Ability to manage multiple moving parts at a time and remain highly detail oriented.

· Comfortable operating in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location