Bookkeeping / Payroll Specialist

Are you looking for a new workplace to showcase your skills in bookkeeping and payroll? If you are excited about the opportunity to apply your accounting and customer service skills in a fast-paced professional environment, SEK may be the fit for you, especially if you are...

Clear & Constructive Communicator: Delivers actionable feedback to foster improvement and provides clear instructions to both team members and clients.

Organized & Efficient: Manages multiple client needs and deadlines effectively.

Resourceful Problem-Solver: Develops creative and effective solutions to navigate complex bookkeeping and payroll challenges.

Resilient: Handles challenges and setbacks with professionalism.

This position is responsible for working closely with a variety of clients to provide full-service accounting support including bookkeeping and general ledger preparation, preparation of payroll, payroll taxes, quarterly returns, financial statements, 1099s and W-2 processing. This role reports to a variety of CRM's as well as the Support Accountant Supervisor.

A Day in the Life of a Support Accountant...

• Provide Full-Service Accounting Support: Assist a variety of clients across multiple industries with bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping.
• Maintain Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Record transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure the accuracy of financial data for client businesses.
• Process Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage vendor invoices, client payments, and monitor outstanding balances to maintain cash flow integrity.
• Prepare & Review Payroll: Process payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage Payroll Tax Reporting: Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including federal and state withholdings, unemployment taxes, and other employer obligations.
• Assist with Quarterly & Year-End Bookkeeping Reviews: Conduct financial reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tax and accounting principles.
• Prepare & Process Tax Forms: Review and process necessary filings such as 1099s, W-2s, and other reporting obligations.
• Set Up & Maintain Client Accounts: Assist with onboarding new clients into SEK’s accounting and payroll applications, ensuring proper setup and data integrity.
• Generate & Review Financial Statements: Prepare financial statements for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Utilize Accounting & Payroll Software: Leverage QuickBooks Desktop & Online, Microsoft Excel, and other financial tools to manage data efficiently.
• Maintain Client Relationships & Service Excellence: Respond to client inquiries, provide guidance on financial matters, and deliver high-quality service with professionalism.
• Support Process Improvement & Compliance: Stay up to date on accounting regulations and payroll laws, assisting with process improvements and best practices for clients.

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with clients to promote a quality of service image.
• Accounting experience preferably in a public accounting environment.
• Experience reconciling bank accounts and maintaining a general ledger.
• Experience preparing payroll, payroll taxes, quarterly returns and W-2s.
• Proficiency with Excel required.
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Detail orientation with strong organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills.

Why should you join SEK?

Our firm offers team members an excellent career track along with a professional and growth-oriented work environment. We offer flexible schedules and reduced hours in the summer in order to support employee needs to balance their personal and work life. We value our community and offer paid time on the clock to volunteer. In addition, we strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where each employee feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

SEK CPAs & Advisors Benefits & Perks:

• 3+ weeks of PTO
• Flexible schedules (including half-day Fridays in the summer)
• Dress for your day policy (jeans included)
• Culture of growth and opportunity
• 401k profit sharing plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Individual Medical Insurance covered by SEK

About Us:

At SEK CPAs & Advisors, we don't just provide accounting services – we create value and foster trust. What over 60 years ago as a small, three-partner firm in Maryland has grown into one of the premier CPA and advisory firms in the area. With offices in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, and York, PA, as well as Hagerstown, MD. The firm is proud to be built on a foundation of integrity, responsiveness, empowerment, quality of life, and community.

We believe industry-focused, high-performing teams are essential to delivering high-quality and innovative solutions to our clients. Therefore, continuous learning, leadership development, and integrating work-life flexibility are critical components of our strategic plan.

At SEK, successful client service experiences are achieved by providing multiple services, frequent and ongoing communication, and a forward-thinking approach, thereby becoming a trusted business advisor throughout the lifecycle of a business or organization.

EOE STATEMENT - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.