Senior Bookkeeper

Our client, a respected CPA firm in Mount Kisco, NY is seeking a senior full-charge bookkeeper to own the day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of clients and the firm. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with end-to-end responsibility for the close, compliance, and reporting cycles. You will partner directly with partners, CPAs, and tax professionals, set quality standards, and improve processes across engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients: A/P, A/R, billing, collections, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.
• Own the monthly and quarterly close: prepare audit-ready workpapers, supporting schedules, and GAAP financial statements; present results and variance analysis to partners and clients.
• Reconcile all bank, credit card, and key balance-sheet accounts; investigate discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Oversee billing, revenue recognition where applicable, and collections; produce A/R aging and cash-flow snapshots.
• Review and post vendor bills, client invoices, and cash receipts; ensure proper coding, approvals, and documentation.
• Manage payroll through ADP end-to-end; maintain payroll records and confidentiality; coordinate with HR as needed.
• Prepare and file sales/use tax, payroll tax, 1099s, and related regulatory filings; liaise with agencies on notices.
• Build, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Desktop/Online files: chart of accounts, classes, budgets, and custom reporting.
• Implement and document internal controls and accounting policies; streamline workflows and automate routine tasks.
• Mentor and review work of junior staff or offshore resources; enforce deadlines and accuracy standards.
• Serve as a primary client contact, translating financial results into clear recommendations and next steps.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 7 years of progressive bookkeeping/accounting experience with full-charge responsibility; CPA firm or multi-client environment strongly preferred.
• Expert QuickBooks Desktop/Online skills, including GL management, budgeting, custom reporting, and file cleanup.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, complex reconciliations).
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close and preparation of audit-ready workpapers.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll and with sales/payroll tax filings.
• Strong working knowledge of small/mid-market GAAP and internal control best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and client-service skills; proactive problem solver who drives outcomes.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits is a plus; association management software familiarity is a plus.
  
  

The compensation for this position ranges from $75,000.00 - $90,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.