Senior Bookkeeping and Accounting Specialist ZR_24415_JOB

Role Name: Senior Bookkeeper/Accounting Specialist

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2:30 AM - 11 AM EST with .5 hour unpaid break
  
• Client Timezone: Eastern Time Zone
  

Client Overview

Join a well-established accounting firm with 30 years of proven success serving diverse small businesses across multiple states. This dynamic practice specializes in helping restaurants, contractors, mechanics, and other growing businesses navigate complex financial challenges and achieve their goals. With a client base spanning from emerging businesses to million-dollar enterprises, you’ll work with a forward-thinking team that’s expanding their service offerings and implementing cutting-edge accounting practices. The firm maintains a strong commitment to quality and precision, positioning itself as the premium choice for businesses seeking expert financial guidance without the overhead of large corporate firms.

Job Description

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper to make a significant impact by leading complex accounting remediation projects while building long-term client relationships. You’ll tackle challenging cleanup work that requires expert-level skills, working with clients who need sophisticated financial reconstruction spanning multiple years. The role combines immediate project-based work with exciting long-term growth potential, offering the chance to become an integral part of a practice that’s scaling its operations and elevating its service standards. You’ll work directly with recently hired CPAs and contribute to implementing improved accounting methodologies for high-value clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive accounting cleanup projects, correcting financial records spanning 2-3 years of historical data
  
• Reconstruct complete financial records for clients starting from scratch, building accurate books for businesses that haven’t filed taxes in multiple years
  
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and errors using professional judgment and technical expertise
  
• Prepare and process sophisticated journal entry corrections and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
  
• Manage QuickBooks Online implementations and optimizations for diverse small business clients across multiple industries
  
• Support tax return amendment processes by providing accurate, corrected financial data and documentation
  
• Handle time-sensitive S corporation and other entity filings with strict September and October deadlines
  
• Collaborate with CPAs and senior staff to implement enhanced accounting standards and best practices for high-revenue clients
  
• Manage ongoing bookkeeping responsibilities for 20-25+ client accounts with potential for portfolio expansion
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on bookkeeping and accounting experience with US-based companies
  
• Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online with demonstrated ability to handle complex implementations and corrections
  
• Strong command of US GAAP accounting principles and their practical application
  
• Proven experience with S corporation accounting, tax compliance, and filing requirements
  
• Advanced skills in identifying and resolving complex accounting errors, discrepancies, and balance sheet issues
  
• Experience with tax return amendment processes and supporting documentation requirements
  
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and pressure
  
• Excellent English communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly
  
• Demonstrated success working with diverse small business clients across various industries (restaurants, contractors, mechanics, service businesses)
  
• Experience managing client portfolios with revenue ranges from $500K to $1M+ annually
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with CPAs and senior accounting professionals