The Barrows Sollenberger Group, PC is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and organized candidate to join our growing team as an Accounting & Tax Services Assistant.  Our company has built a foundation on providing our clients with strategic tax and wealth management planning and consulting services.  The Accounting & Tax Services Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our team of professionals in delivering efficient and high-quality services to our clients.

Our firm offers flexible schedules and hours in the summer to support employee needs to balance their personal and work life.  We strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where everyone feels like family and employees are encouraged to contribute to our processes, planning, and culture.

Qualified candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills and phone etiquette, possess strong time management qualities, be highly dependable, trustworthy, organized and self-motivated. A positive attitude and flexibility are a priority. Candidates must be able to handle a multitude of responsibilities while consistently following high standards of business and professional ethics while performing work activities.

This position will be involved in high-level client contact and exposure to sensitive and private information. Candidates must successfully complete a background check and undergo fingerprinting prior to hire.

Job Type: 

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Flexible hours

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Administration of QuickBooks (online and desktop versions) including general ledger, bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Process payroll for clients
• Process and assemble various tax returns.
• Assist with client drop off or pick up of tax returns including instruct clients on necessary action steps.
• Sort, scan, and data enter tax documents accurately to aid in the preparation of tax returns.
• Assist with preparation/dissemination/collection of tax organizers.
• Assist with answering/transferring calls and greeting clients/visitors with professionalism and courtesy while maintaining a friendly and composed demeanor.
• Ability to learn client relationship management (CRM), assist with managing CRM and client on-boarding.
• Maintain the firm’s documents including creating, filing, and purging physical and digital files.
• Possess friendly, professional, and knowledgeable verbal and written communication skills in order to deliver exceptional client experience at firm’s standards to clients, staff, and vendors.
• Ensure sensitive and confidential information is handled and stored securely, following established procedures to maintain client privacy and data security.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Experience and Education (required):

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of Administrative Assistant or Office Assistant work experience (preferred).
• 2+ years of QuickBooks experience, including payroll (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Dedication to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team.
• Holds self accountable for assigned work; seeks feedback to develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Benefits & Perks:

• Schedule flexibility
• Paid time off, including an After-Tax-Season Holiday
• Potential annual team & individual performance-based bonuses
• Casual Dress days
• Professional development / Continuing Education assistance
• On-the-job training
• Simple IRA retirement plan
• Health Insurance (available for full-time only)

Pay Rate:  $18 - $27 per hour, based on level of experience.

Work Location: Chambersburg, PA 17201
Ability to commute and/or relocate before starting work (required)