Job Description
Job Description
Messer & Associates AC – South Charleston, West Virginia
Full-Time | In-Office Position
Messer & Associates AC is a growing CPA firm in South Charleston, West Virginia providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to small and mid-sized businesses across the region.
We are looking for an experienced Client Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper who enjoys working directly with business owners and becoming a trusted part of their financial team. This role goes beyond basic data entry — we are looking for someone who can take ownership of client relationships and help ensure their accounting systems are accurate, organized, and functioning smoothly.
This is a fully in-office position. We are building a collaborative team environment and are not offering remote or hybrid work for this role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage client accounting records using QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Process payroll and payroll tax filings
- Prepare and file sales tax and other state filings (including WV B&O tax)
- Ensure payroll tax accounts and compliance accounts are properly established and maintained
- Assist with monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for business clients
- Work directly with business owners to answer questions and keep their accounting current
- Identify potential issues in client books and proactively communicate solutions
- Assist the CPA team in preparing clients for tax season
Qualifications
- 3+ years of client-facing bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Strong QuickBooks knowledge (not just basic data entry)
- Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax reporting
- Familiarity with sales tax filings and business compliance requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with business owners
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
Applicants should be comfortable working directly with business owners and becoming a trusted resource for their accounting needs.
Compensation
$22 – $28 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits may include:
- Health insurance contribution
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth within the firm
Why Join Messer & Associates
We are building a firm focused on long-term client relationships and high-quality service, not just transactional bookkeeping. Our goal is to become a trusted partner for our clients’ businesses, and this role is a key part of that mission.
This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, develop deep knowledge of their businesses, and grow within a professional accounting firm environment.
Location:
South Charleston, West Virginia
Position Type:
Full-time, in-office
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person