KEPT BOOKS INC
Accountant - Saint Louis, MO on site
KEPT BOOKS INC, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Accountant - Saint Louis, MO on site KEPT BOOKS INC•St Louis, MO, United States
The Caffeinated Accountant, DBA: Kept Books
We are a tech-forward accounting firm serving small-to-mid-sized businesses, real estate professionals, and growth-focused entrepreneurs. Our services span bookkeeping, outsourced CFO services, tax planning, and tax preparation. We prioritize accuracy, responsiveness, proactive service, and client relationships that feel like partnerships—not transactions.
We embrace flexibility, professional development, and collaboration while delivering high-quality financial insights with modern tools like QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Bill.com, and Karbon.
Responsibilities Client Accounting & Oversight
Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and transaction categorization
Conduct account reconciliations (bank, credit card, loan, intercompany)
Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledgers
Manage payroll processing and sales tax filings
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements (GAAP-compliant)
Perform financial review and quality checks
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting
Client Communication & Relationship Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
Resolve client issues via video, email, or platforms like QBO and Yardi Breeze
Coordinate client onboarding and maintain organized digital records
Communicate with state and federal agencies as neededEnsure timely delivery through task and timeline management
Tax Support
Assist in the preparation and review of 1040s, 1065s, 1120S, etc.
Input client tax data and identify missing documentation
Support year-end tax planning, projections, and extension filings
Internal Growth & SOP Development
Identify and implement process improvements
Contribute to SOP documentation and automation initiatives
Collaborate on internal strategy around tech stack and workflow enhancements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
Experience managing multiple clients/accounts
Tech-savvy with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Gusto, Bill.com, ShareFile)
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Organized, self-motivated, and deadline-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation
Experience with tools like Yardi Breeze, Expensify, or Karbon
Familiarity with tax software (e.g., Drake, ProSeries)
Background in industry-specific accounting (e.g., real estate, SaaS, professional services)
Prior experience in a virtual CPA firm
Initial training may be conducted in-person (St. Louis area)
Weekly team check-ins (remote or in-person as appropriate)
Full-time role preferred; part-time may be considered
Flexibility expected during peak seasons (Jan–Apr)
Be part of a collaborative, coffee-fueled, strategy-driven team
Why Join Us? You’ll be at the core of a dynamic, modern accounting firm that values your input, rewards initiative, and supports your professional growth. If you’re passionate about meaningful client work and want to help shape the future of an evolving firm, let’s talk. (And yes, we keep the coffee stocked.)
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The Caffeinated Accountant, DBA: Kept Books
We are a tech-forward accounting firm serving small-to-mid-sized businesses, real estate professionals, and growth-focused entrepreneurs. Our services span bookkeeping, outsourced CFO services, tax planning, and tax preparation. We prioritize accuracy, responsiveness, proactive service, and client relationships that feel like partnerships—not transactions.
We embrace flexibility, professional development, and collaboration while delivering high-quality financial insights with modern tools like QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Bill.com, and Karbon.
Responsibilities Client Accounting & Oversight
Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and transaction categorization
Conduct account reconciliations (bank, credit card, loan, intercompany)
Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledgers
Manage payroll processing and sales tax filings
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements (GAAP-compliant)
Perform financial review and quality checks
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc reporting
Client Communication & Relationship Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
Resolve client issues via video, email, or platforms like QBO and Yardi Breeze
Coordinate client onboarding and maintain organized digital records
Communicate with state and federal agencies as neededEnsure timely delivery through task and timeline management
Tax Support
Assist in the preparation and review of 1040s, 1065s, 1120S, etc.
Input client tax data and identify missing documentation
Support year-end tax planning, projections, and extension filings
Internal Growth & SOP Development
Identify and implement process improvements
Contribute to SOP documentation and automation initiatives
Collaborate on internal strategy around tech stack and workflow enhancements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
Experience managing multiple clients/accounts
Tech-savvy with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Gusto, Bill.com, ShareFile)
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Organized, self-motivated, and deadline-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation
Experience with tools like Yardi Breeze, Expensify, or Karbon
Familiarity with tax software (e.g., Drake, ProSeries)
Background in industry-specific accounting (e.g., real estate, SaaS, professional services)
Prior experience in a virtual CPA firm
Initial training may be conducted in-person (St. Louis area)
Weekly team check-ins (remote or in-person as appropriate)
Full-time role preferred; part-time may be considered
Flexibility expected during peak seasons (Jan–Apr)
Be part of a collaborative, coffee-fueled, strategy-driven team
Why Join Us? You’ll be at the core of a dynamic, modern accounting firm that values your input, rewards initiative, and supports your professional growth. If you’re passionate about meaningful client work and want to help shape the future of an evolving firm, let’s talk. (And yes, we keep the coffee stocked.)
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