Accountant​/Bookkeeper​/Payroll

Overview

Jacobson Lawrence & Company (JLCO Inc.) is positioned to deliver a comprehensive and holistic approach to professional services, offering more than traditional accounting and tax support. Our vision is to act as a central advisor and trusted influence, providing an ecosystem of solutions to address clients’ financial health and well-being and meet evolving needs. Our core values emphasize integrity, collaboration, and innovation with purpose.

The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepare periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Run payroll for clients; process sales tax and 941 forms.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile customer accounts and manage accounts receivable collections.
• Verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents for annual audits.
• File required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinate with software vendors to maintain accounting software; recommend updates to enhance the system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

$26.52 to $28.43 per hour