Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist

We're looking for a Bookkeeper / Payroll Specialist who can do both and do both well. This is a dual-function position handling bookkeeping and financial reporting for a portfolio of small-business clients, plus processing multi-client payroll on regular cycles. You'll work directly with clients and collaborate closely with our tax team.

Bookkeeping:

• Maintain books for multiple small-business clients in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop)
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements for client review
• Prepare year-end workpapers for tax return preparation
• Communicate directly with clients to gather documents and deliver reports

Payroll:

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
• Set up new payroll clients including employee profiles, deductions, and tax elections
• File quarterly payroll returns: Form 941, Utah withholding (Form 33H), and related state filings
• Handle year-end payroll: W-2s, Form 940, and reconciliation to quarterly filings
• Respond to IRS and Utah State Tax Commission payroll notices

Required:

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a public accounting or multi-client setting
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience including quarterly and year-end tax filings
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop
• Working knowledge of federal and Utah payroll tax requirements
• Strong attention to detail; ability to juggle multiple client deadlines
• Professional communication skills you'll talk directly with clients

Preferred:

• Experience with AccountantsWorld or similar payroll bureau software
• Experience in a CPA or EA firm environment
• FPC or CPP payroll certification
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ($22$28/hr DOE)
• Small-firm environment where your work genuinely matters
• Diverse client base across multiple industries and entity types
• Opportunity to grow with the firm
• Professional development support