About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to manage our Bookkeeping Department. This role is ideal for a bookkeeping professional with strong leadership skills, extensive accounting knowledge, and a proven ability to oversee multiple client accounts while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of bookkeeping experience within an accounting firm.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Bookkeeping Department.
- Supervise, train, and mentor bookkeeping staff.
- Review and approve bookkeeping work to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, credit card accounts, and loan accounts.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and cash flow reporting.
- Monitor client deadlines and ensure timely completion of bookkeeping deliverables.
- Establish and improve departmental processes, workflows, and internal controls.
- Assist clients with accounting inquiries and provide financial reporting support.
- Collaborate with tax and accounting teams to ensure accurate year-end reporting and tax preparation.
- Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Manage city licensing applications, renewals, and regulatory compliance for clients
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Master's Degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience managing multiple client accounts and deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing and account reconciliations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance.
- 401K
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Continuing education and CPA support.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.