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Position: Experienced Bookkeeper
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Accounting / Public Accounting

Our client is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team in Springfield, Illinois. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with several years of hands-on bookkeeping experience who is proficient with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.

A degree in accounting is not required for this position. The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience managing bookkeeping functions, payroll preparation, payroll tax filings, and financial statement preparation.

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting activities for clients.

• Maintain accurate financial records and accounting documentation.

• Work extensively with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.

• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and related payroll tax documentation.

• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.

• Record and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Review financial data for accuracy and identify discrepancies.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

• Communicate with clients regarding bookkeeping, payroll, and financial information.

• Assist with other accounting and bookkeeping duties as needed.

• Multiple years of professional bookkeeping experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online.

• Experience preparing and processing payroll.

• Experience with payroll tax filings.

• Experience preparing financial statements.

• Strong understanding of general bookkeeping and accounting principles.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts or priorities.

• Experience working in a public accounting firm or CPA firm.

• Experience handling bookkeeping for multiple clients.

• Accounting, bookkeeping, or business-related education is a plus but not required.

• Experience with tax-related accounting support is a plus.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, experienced bookkeeper who can independently manage bookkeeping responsibilities and is comfortable working with QuickBooks, payroll, payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and financial statements. A formal accounting degree is not necessary if the candidate has strong practical experience and can demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

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