Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is vital in maintaining accurate financial records, managing payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in accounting software, payroll processing, and financial reporting, contributing to the overall financial health of our organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment focused on integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including recording transactions using accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, and other financial software.
• Perform bank reconciliations, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Process payroll accurately and timely, including calculating wages, deductions, benefits, and tax filings in compliance with applicable laws and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain healthy cash flow and vendor relationships.
• Prepare journal entries, ledger postings, and general ledger reconciliations following double-entry bookkeeping standards.
• Generate detailed financial reports, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and budget reports to support management decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards for nonprofit or corporate accounting environments as applicable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or payroll specialist with a strong background in accounting systems such as QuickBooks (including QuickBooks Online), Xero, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to process payroll accurately using payroll software or systems while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Experience with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of public accounting practices or nonprofit accounting is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial software integrations for streamlined bookkeeping and payroll workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Join us in shaping a transparent financial future by leveraging your bookkeeping expertise! We value precision, integrity, and proactive problem-solving—qualities that drive our success every day.

Pay: $17.50 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $28