Bookkeeper / Accountant

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