What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeping Associate (Billings, MT) position at Eide Bailly LLP?
We are looking for Bookkeeping Associates to join our firm for this full-time opportunity starting January 2023, July 2023, and January 2024 in the Billings, MT office.
- The Culture – At Eide Bailly, you’ll feel respected, trusted, and cared for. The firm truly values your personal growth and wellbeing, while empowering you to not only do your job well but to also live a meaningful life outside of work. We’re all here to help each other be the best version of ourselves!
- The Benefits – Focused on helping you stay well in all aspects of your life, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include a generous PTO policy, CPA benefits, access to counseling services, a premium membership to the Calm app, paid community service hours, a Lifestyle Spending Accounting, and so much more!
- The Flexibility – We strive to help all employees find an integration between their work and personal life. Our leaders are there to help you determine how to leverage flexibility to meet your personal needs.
- The Fun – We want all our employees to have fun while they work and have time to connect with coworkers. Some examples of social activities include busy season happy hours, putt-putt competitions in the office, food trucks, Flannels and Pajamas, Turkey Trots, and more!
- The Exposure – You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside mangers, partners, and client executives right away!
- The Variety – You’ll work on a variety of clients across various service industries providing you with the most diversified experience imaginable, helping you to determine which area(s) you may want to specialize in long-term.
- The Growth – When you start, you will be paired up with an Eide Guide AND a Career Advisor to help you acclimate to your new role as well as coach you in your career development. Any question, big or small, you’ll have someone there to help you decide how and when you want to advance your career. Not sure you want to stay in your current service area? You can apply for the EB Xchange program to gain insight into various Specialty Services. Our goal is to help get you to where you want to be!
Responsibilities:
Typical Day in the Life
A typical day as a Bookkeeping Associate might include the following:
- Works closely with clients to assess general bookkeeping needs
- Properly codes and completes data entry of bank statement and other bookkeeping transactions for clients
- Reconciles client bank, credit card and loan accounts.
- Processes month-end calculations, reconciliations, and journal entries for various balance sheet accounts
- Provides an analysis of GL accounts.
- Completes the month-end process for clients.
- Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including sales tax reports year-end tax forms, monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, and other reports required by clients.
- Prepares and distributes 1099, 1098, 1096 and other related tax forms.
- Provides back up support as needed to other bookkeeping team members and their clients.
Who You Are
- Knowledge of general ledger accounting and principles and/or federal and state payroll laws.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), QuickBooks and using various software packages
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required
- 2 years of bookkeeping experience preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.
Eide Bailly LLP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
What to Expect Next
We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.
