Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist

WHAT YOU’LL DO Accounting Solutions of Idaho (ASI) is seeking a dependable, detail\-oriented Payroll \& Bookkeeping Specialist to join our growing team. This position will support a diverse client base with ongoing payroll processing, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and related compliance requirements. Each of our clients has unique business operations, accounting needs, and reporting preferences. We're looking for someone who can manage multiple workflows, stay organized through recurring deadlines, and take ownership of their work while remaining engaged with a collaborative team. This role offers variety, opportunities to expand your knowledge, and the ability to work closely with other accounting professionals to support our clients throughout the year.Other responsibilities aligned with this role but are not limited to: Process payroll for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across varying schedules and requirements. Manage payroll tax filings to include federal, state, and local tax payments, as well as quarterly and annual reporting (e.g., 940 and 941\). Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring all employee and payroll data is accurate, complete and compliant. Learn and manage individual client payroll preferences, including schedules, reporting requirements, and communication expectations. Communicate with clients to gather payroll information, bookkeeping transaction details, answer questions, and resolve issues efficiently and quickly. Prepare and organize client records for tax season, including gathering documentation for comprehensive yearly financial records. Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and other routine bookkeeping transactions. Prepare and review financial reports, including Profit \& Loss Statements and Balance Sheets. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year\-end bookkeeping processes and reconciliations. Organize financial records and supporting documentation to assist with tax preparation and reporting. Maintain strict confidentiality of client financial information and handle sensitive data with professionalism and discretion. Actively participate in our phone que to take incoming client calls, assisting with questions, gathering information, and routing items to the appropriate team members as needed. WHAT YOU’LL BRING The successful candidate will be adaptable to a diverse client base and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast\-paced environment. They are dependable, punctual, and able to prioritize effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Experience with QuickBooks and payroll or bookkeeping processing is required. Additional qualifications include: Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of two (2\) year processing payroll or maintaining bookkeeping records to include payroll liabilities and a minimum of one (1\) year making quarterly payroll tax payments on behalf of an employer. Must have demonstrated the ability to work independently while staying engaged with a collaborative team environment. Must have proficiency with managing multiple software platforms, including accounting systems such as QuickBooks offline and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint. Must have a basic understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills, with proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Must have a high attention to detail with strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and constructively. Must have proficiency with managing multiple software platforms and remote collaboration tools such as Microsoft SharePoint and Teams. Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently. Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. WHAT WE OFFER We’re a collaborative, team\-oriented group that takes pride in doing things right. Our work is transparent and shared, which means no one works in a silo. Team members step in to support one another, ask questions, and share knowledge freely. We value accountability, reliability, and a strong work ethic, while maintaining a supportive and down\-to\-earth environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. Additional position highlights: Flexible scheduling to support work\-life balance Paid time off Variety of work and opportunities for growth Commission opportunities Accounting Solutions of Idaho hires exceptional team members who take pride in their work, build trust, and deliver with accuracy and care. If you’re ready to grow, own your impact, and be part of a firm that values relationships as much as results, apply today! Pay: $18\.00 \- $22\.00 per hour Expected hours: 40\.0 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Have you previously interviewed or previously been employed by Emery Accounting or Accounting Solutions of Idaho? Do you have experience working in QuickBooks Desktop? Do you have any compensation expectations we should be mindful of? Please rank your skill set from 1 to 4, with 1 being the strongest and 4 being the weakest your weakest in the following categories: Customer Service, Self\-Motivation, Data Entry, Organization and Systematic thinking (Please separate your response for each category using a comma so we can differentiate and explain why at the end) Experience: Payroll: 1 year (Preferred) Full Cycle Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred) Location: * Sandpoint, ID 83864 (Preferred) Work Location: In person