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Senior Full Charge Bookkeeper – Public Accounting
Join our Mt. Washington CPA firm as a Senior Full Charge Bookkeeper and play an important role in supporting the financial success of our clients. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on with bookkeeping, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
In this role, you’ll manage day-to-day bookkeeping and compliance work for a variety of clients, helping ensure their financial records are organized, current, and ready for reporting and tax preparation. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality client service.
What You’ll Do
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients across a range of industries.
- Maintain accurate general ledger activity and ensure transactions are properly classified.
- Oversee accounts payable, payroll processing, and routine cash activity.
- Complete monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support monthly close processes and help keep books current and complete.
- Prepare and review standard financial reports for clients.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, cleanup issues, and other bookkeeping challenges.
- Coordinate banking setup and online access as needed.
- Keep documentation organized and audit-ready.
- Serve as a dependable day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
- Assist with onboarding new clients and transitioning their books into firm standards.
- Support tax and client service teams by ensuring records are ready for review.
What We’re Looking For
- 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or a multi-client environment.
- Strong QuickBooks skills, along with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience managing multiple deadlines and client priorities independently.
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience with multi-entity clients and intercompany activity is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Clear communication skills and a professional, client-friendly approach.
- Comfort using cloud-based systems and modern accounting tools.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience, with an expected range of $60,000 to $65,000 for this senior-level role. Our benefits package may include health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan options, and other firm benefits.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000