Bookkeeper/Accountant

Overview

The Garabedian Group is seeking a dependable and experienced, Bookkeeper / Accountant with an energetic personality in Fresno, CA. In this role you will contribute to our team by ensuring that our client’s financial records are complete, accurate and up to date. The quality of your work will directly impact the effectiveness of senior professionals and overall firm operations.

This position requires a combination of critical thinking and creative problem solving as well as the appropriate skills, knowledge & experience for the position. Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – are a must.

Job Description

• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to ensure clients needs are being addressed proactively and issues are resolved in a timely manner, a high level of client satisfaction and trust is maintained consistently.
• In-depth interaction and communication regarding bookkeeping and accounting matters with clients.
• Advising clients on a variety of business-related issues relating to revenue recognition and allowable expenses.
• Bookkeeping including recording of transactions, adjusting journal entries, trial balance reconciliation and general ledger analysis.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Ability to self-manage workflow and client projects.
• Preparation of 1099s, property tax returns, sales tax returns, and city business license filings.

About Us

Serving a wide range of industries and clients throughout California and the United States, The Garabedian Group is well-known and respected as a full-service accounting and advisory firm in the Central Valley. Our team delivers a unique experience of high client engagement and superior work product to our clients while working in a fun, focused, and challenging environment.

• The Garabedian Group was recently named “Best Accounting Firm” by The Business Journal’s annual Best of Central Valley Business Award.
• We are also a proud recipient of Thriving Firm
• Firm of the Year, Thriving Firm
• Award for Work-Life Balance, First Five Fresno
• Child-Friendly Workplace Award, Fresno State Institute for Family Business
• The California Family Business Award.

Benefits

We are committed to providing a culture where team members will be challenged to grow as people and as professionals. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible benefit plans, 401(k) plan, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and paid time off.

The Garabedian Group was the first accounting firm to be ROWE certified in the United States. ROWE stands for Results Only Work Environment wherein the number of hours worked is irrelevant, and performance is judged solely on successful completion of work assigned.

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Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in all QuickBooks platforms required.
• Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-focused environment.

Required Bookkeeping Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate client accounting records and support tax preparation.
• Review accounts payable and receivable for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding accounting matters and missing documentation.
• Recommend process improvements and maintain strict confidentiality of client information.
• Basic understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, and related filings.
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is a plus.