Bilingual Bookkeeper
7 days ago
About Us
We are a full-service CPA firm located on 8th Avenue, Brooklyn, serving small businesses and individuals throughout New York, New Jersey, and beyond. Our team provides professional accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and income tax services with accuracy, efficiency, and bilingual communication.
We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our growing office. This is a great opportunity for someone with prior accounting or tax firm experience who enjoys hands-on client work in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll for small business clients (ADP, 1099etc)
- Prepare and file Sales Tax returns (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Maintain QuickBooks bookkeeping (Desktop / Online) — record transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate reports
- Assist with tax return preparation (business and individual)
- Communicate with clients in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English to collect documents and explain filings
- Organize supporting records for workers' comp audits, notices, and renewals
Qualifications
- Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English (required)
- 1+ year experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or tax office
- Proficient in QuickBooks, ADP, or ProSeries preferred
- Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Work Schedule & Location
- Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- On-site at our 8th Avenue Brooklyn office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Have you used QuickBooks (Desktop or Online)?
- Have you used payroll software such as ADP or 1099-etc?
- Have you filed sales tax returns for businesses before?
- Do you have experience preparing payroll tax forms (941, 940, NYS-45, W-2, 1099)?
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Cantonese (Required)
- Mandarin (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY Required)
Work Location: In person
