Accounting Support Professional

WilkinGuttenplan

Accounting support professional providing on-site bookkeeping and accounting services for WilkinGuttenplan, a New Jersey and New York City accounting and advisory firm. Maintaining client books, reconciliations, financial statements, tax files, and year-end procedures.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeEnglewood • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting functions, including QuickBooks proficiency, financial statement preparation, and general ledger maintenance. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for effective client engagement and support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

QuickBooks ExperienceFinancial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger MaintenanceAccounting Principles KnowledgeProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Accounting FunctionsFinancial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger MaintenanceBank ReconciliationData ImportCash Tie-OutsAccounts PayableAccounts Receivable1099 PreparationExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksYardi

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in AccountingBachelor Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Tax PreparationClient EngagementProject ManagementAccounting PrinciplesFinancial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in carrying out general accounting functions for firm clients
Provide on-site accounting and bookkeeping support at the client’s Englewood, NJ office approximately three days per week
Serve as an on-site resource for the client’s day-to-day accounting questions
Perform monthly QuickBooks reviews and clean-up, including review of invoice and checkbook detail
Assist with responding to tax notices and reviewing related correspondence
Maintain follow-up lists to track and resolve client requests and open items
Support tax preparation by organizing and preparing client files
Assist with year-end procedures, including cash tie-outs, accounts payable searches, accounts receivable, and 1099 preparation
Post and code client transactions in QuickBooks to appropriate general ledger accounts and classes
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and adjusting journal entries
Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
Reconcile general account balances against supporting schedules and source documents and flag variances to the engagement manager
Strengthen relationships with the engagement team and assigned clients through responsive, proactive communication
Balance on-site work and other client engagements while adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting required
QuickBooks experience required
Data import experience preferred
Yardi experience a plus
Solid understanding of accounting principles and Excel
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter able to multitask and complete assignments within budgets and deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to travel to the client’s office in Englewood, NJ up to three days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility and work/life balance
Collaborative work environment committed to professional growth and success
Generous PTO
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Summer Fridays
Flexible work schedules
Performance award (bonus) eligibility
Competitive salary and benefits package