Sr. Bookkeeper (w/ QUICKBOOKS experience - MUST HAVE)

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to manage end-to-end bookkeeping functions for multiple clients. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, proficiency in QuickBooks, and the ability to work independently while supporting process improvements and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop and manage the monthly close cycle for more complex client accounts
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger, bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries for assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, payroll, and accruals
• Complete month-end and period-end close activities, including trial balances
• Tie out loan balances to lender statements or amortization schedules
• Ensure accurate classification of transactions (cash vs. accrual accounting)
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Process payroll using ADP, Gusto, and QuickBooks payroll systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Manually review and match complex or uncategorized transactions
• Organize, clean, and consolidate complex Excel files using formulas and structured formats (no manual workarounds)
• Maintain a paperless workflow and ensure proper documentation storage
• Review bookkeeping records and financial reports to identify discrepancies, errors, and red flags
• Proactively flag potential issues in the books and recommend corrective actions
• Support the team in developing stronger review habits and quality standards
• Provide guidance, clarification, and direction on accounting treatment and best practices
• Review initial bookkeeping prepared by junior bookkeepers
• Support consistency and accuracy across client books without direct people management
• Apply working knowledge of US accounting standards and practices
• Handle clients operating in environments similar to Accounting Specialty Groups client base

Necessary Skills:

• Proven bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Excel and Word.
• Strong working experience of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to review financial records and identify errors, discrepancies, or potential red flags.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging technology for a paperless work environment.
• Understanding of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in bookkeeping, with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with QuickBooks and general accounting practices.
• Experience supporting multiple clients or working in an accounting/bookkeeping firm environment is a strong advantage.