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Job Title: Bookkeeping Manager (Full Charge)
Industry: Public Accounting / CPA Firm
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Reports To: Corporate Tax Director
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to join our CPA firm. This role is responsible for managing the full cycle of bookkeeping services for multiple clients while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and client service. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who works well independently, demonstrates strong leadership skills, and aligns with our firm’s core values of integrity, professionalism, cultivating work‑life balance, teamwork, and a client‑focused mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Process and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Manage bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations
- Track fixed assets and prepare depreciation schedules
- Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax filings along with year-end 1099 preparation
- Perform month‑end and year‑end closing activities
- Prepare and maintain the trial balance
- Supervise, train, and mentor accounting clerks and entry‑level bookkeepers
- Communicate directly with clients to address questions and provide exceptional service
- Ensure compliance with firm standards, internal controls, and accounting best practices
Qualifications
- Associate degree or above, in business, accounting, or a related field required
- Minimum of five (5) years of full‑charge bookkeeping experience (CPA firm experience strongly preferred)
- Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
- QBO Pro-advisor certification is preferred
- Ability to adapt to changing technology and accounting systems
- Experience using ADP payroll platform to generate and analyze client payroll reports
Core Competencies & Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated leadership and team‑mentoring skills
- Professional demeanor and high ethical standards
· Proven demonstration of elite customer service, consistently meeting needs and addressing concerns with a collaborative approach
- Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality
- Collaborative team player who supports firm goals
- Demonstrate a growth mindset
Core Values Alignment
The successful candidate will consistently demonstrate our firm’s core values:
- Integrity: Honest, ethical, and trustworthy in all work
- Professionalism: Reliable, respectful, and service‑oriented
- Cultivate Work-Life Balance: Supports a culture of sustainable performance
- Teamwork: Willing to collaborate, mentor, and support others
- Client Focused: Dedicated to providing responsive, high‑quality client service
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Supportive and collaborative CPA firm environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
· Emphasis on work‑life balance
· Self-Managed time off, outside of January - May
· Benefits/401K match
· Company paid Life Insurance
· Company paid Long and Short-Term Disability
· Flexible work hours and work-from-home options
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44113
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000