Job Openings Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

About the job Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Overview

Were hiring a highly capable Senior Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle bookkeeping and cleanup work across multiple client accounts. Youll work in QuickBooks, manage reconciliations, execute close processes, and prepare books for handoff to CPAs with a strong focus on accuracy, speed, and accountability. Ideal for someone just under CPA level who understands complex books but doesnt do filings or tax strategy.

Key Responsibilities

QuickBooks File Ownership

  • Set up and maintain Chart of Accounts, classes, locations, and user roles

  • Manage multiple client QuickBooks files end-to-end

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Reconciliations

  • Perform monthly/quarterly reconciliations for bank, credit card, and loan accounts

  • Clear reconciling items and investigate discrepancies

  • Maintain AR, AP, and fixed asset schedules in sync with the GL

Cleanup & Troubleshooting

  • Analyze messy books to identify errors and missing data

  • Create and execute cleanup plans, tie back to prior tax returns

  • Communicate issues and solutions clearly to management

Close Process Execution

  • Follow standard monthly/quarterly/annual close checklists

  • Post adjusting entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, etc.)

  • Prepare draft Trial Balance, P&L, and Balance Sheet

Quality Control & Peer Review

  • Review other bookkeepers entries and reconciliations

  • Make adjustments, post corrections, and update documentation

Tax Handoff Prep

  • Ensure clean schedules and supporting documents are ready for the CPA

  • Reconcile schedules to trial balance, explain variances

  • Respond quickly to questions and requests from tax team

Sales Tax & 1099 Support

  • Allocate and track sales tax and payroll liabilities

  • Assist with 1099 prep: gather data, run reports, and flag issues

Documentation & Controls

  • Validate backup for all major entries (invoices, statements, contracts)

  • Keep digital files clean, accessible, and audit-ready

Team Collaboration & Flexibility

  • Communicate clearly and proactively with peers and supervisors

  • Support the team during tax season (Jan,Mar), including overtime if needed

  • Work independently while keeping stakeholders updated

What You'll Need

  • 3+ years of experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop

  • Strong knowledge of full-cycle bookkeeping and reconciliations

  • Solid grasp of cash vs accrual and general accounting workflows

  • Experience preparing books for CA handoff (but not filing taxes)

  • High attention to detail and pride in delivering clean books

  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage deadlines

  • Remote work setup with stable internet