Bookkeeper

About the Company

Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham is a growing full-service accounting firm in Midlothian, VA. For over 35 years we have solved problems and provided pro-active guidance for individuals and business owners. We offer a full range of assurance, tax, accounting, payroll, management, and consulting services. In addition to serving a broad range of clients, AJC has specific experience in five particular industries: Utilities, Insurance Enterprises, Common Interest Realty Associations, Health Care and Professional Services.

At AJC, we believe that dedication, professionalism and commitment to our clients are top priorities. We also believe that investment in our employees and a commitment to helping the Richmond community is the right thing to do. We support highly engaged employees by making work/life balance part of our culture and by offering a fun and collaborative work environment with training opportunities, employee engagement activities, and time to learn.

About the Role

We are adding a seasoned Bookkeeper who will work with the Tax and Audit teams, perform bookkeeping and accounting services to multiple clients in a challenging role. This position is full-time. We are looking for a team-oriented professional who is a motivated self-starter with the ability to work in a deadline driven environment. You must be able to interact well with others and be able to represent our firm in a competent and professional manner, as interaction with clients and other associates is a vast part of the job.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Prepare financial statements, bank reconciliations, trial balances and general ledger entries
• Prepare and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare and maintain payroll, tax deposits and quarter/annual filings
• Prepare sales and other local tax filings
• Prepare Form1099
• Assist with special projects, depending on the needs of the Partners and/or staff
• Working knowledge of income tax returns and preparation a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• Expert with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Knowledge of Thomson Reuters Software a plus but not required

Required Skills

• Must have 5 or more years of prior bookkeeping experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize to meet required deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually and in a team environment.

Benefits

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

This is an onsite full-time salaried exempt position.

No recruiters, please.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Adams, Jenkins & Cheatham, PC, 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.

Location: On-site in Midlothian, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)