What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Insight Global?
About the Company
An Insight Global client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a growing, fast-paced business.
About the Role
This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and sales tax activities, and assisting with month-end and year-end close. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and comfortable partnering with internal leadership and external accounting professionals.
Responsibilities
- Record daily financial transactions including income, expenses, transfers, and journal entries
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accurate departmental classification
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Manage accounts payable, including vendor bills, payment processing, and vendor record maintenance
- Process commissions, book bonus accruals, and track MSP profitability
- Support payroll activities by entering payroll data, commissions, and overtime, and coordinating with Paylocity
- Prepare basic financial reports including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
- Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals and audit preparation
- Track and report on sales tax collected and paid, coordinating with accountants or tax agencies as needed
- Collaborate with management, internal teams, CPAs, and fractional Controller/CFO partners
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar
- Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Paylocity
- Prior experience supporting audits or working with CPAs or external accounting teams
- EA certification is a plus
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000