Position Summary

Works with professional staff members in preparing work papers, trial balances, and depreciation schedules.  Position is also responsible for data entry for multiple computer applications, preparation of payroll tax compliance reporting, sales tax reporting, and maintenance of general ledgers for clients.  Position could be located out of our Escondido and/or San Diego office locations.

 About AKT

AKT is a growing accounting and business consulting firm. AKT has more than 175 employees in seven offices, including Alaska, Oregon, California, and India. The kind of person we are seeking should reflect our mission statement which is to help our clients achieve their goals.

Our staff of professionals specialize in providing tax, auditing, accounting, and business consulting services to several industries, including telecommunications, construction, public sector organizations, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, utilities, and business services.

Our growing firm offers a motivated professional the chance of leadership and unlimited growth opportunities. In short, AKT LLP will help you go farther than you thought possible.  AKT is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary and Benefits

Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, flexible benefits plan, 401(k) plan, profit-sharing, and 401(k) match, paid holidays, as well as vacation and sick leave in the form of a paid time-off bank.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries, A/P, A/R, bank and general ledger reconciliations, and all functions associated with bookkeeping for clients.
• Prepares sales tax and payroll tax returns.
• Communicates clearly with clients using email, letter and telephone serving often as first line of client contact.
• Provides timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.
• Full charge bookkeeping and preparation of compiled financial statements.

Qualifications  

• Minimum of 1 year recent experience in an accounting firm
• Experience bookkeeping in Quickbooks
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, and under pressure
• Strong teamwork, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Quick learner with ability to work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Willingness to build skills and grow professionally