Bookkeeper | Client Services

About the Company

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Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm providing accounting and consulting services to businesses and individuals. One of the fastest-growing firms in the region, Abacus! is wholly dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial objectives while allowing employees to reach their greatest potential. The team provides a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting, with a culture centered on people, growth, trust, and confidence.

Abacus! has been recognized as: Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firm in the U.S. (#280 – 2024, 2025); Inside Public Accounting’s Fastest Growing Firm in the U.S. (2024); Accounting Today’s No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. (2024); Accounting Today’s Top Regional Leader in the Midwest (2023, 2024); Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms (2023); Biz 417’s Best Place to Work (2021–2025); Accounting Today’s Top 100 Best Firms to Work For (2009, 2010, 2020–2021); Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient (2021); and finalist for Springfield Business Journal’s Economic Impact Awards (2021, 2023). Website: AbacusPro.com.

About the Role

We are seeking a Bookkeeper | Client Services to join our Accounting Services team. This role is responsible for supporting multiple clients with day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and client service. The ideal candidate has strong bookkeeping fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a growth-oriented role, with the opportunity to advance into a Senior position based on performance, ownership, and demonstrated client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for assigned Client Accounting Services (CAS) clients
• Record financial transactions and maintain accurate general ledgers
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, as applicable
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Review financial data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Serve as a day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients
• Respond to routine client questions and escalate complex matters when appropriate
• Maintain organized documentation and complete work in accordance with GAAP and firm standards
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to process and workflow improvements

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of bookkeeping or related accounting experience
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and general accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop preferred
• Public accounting, CAS, or outsourced accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or similar credential is a plus

Location & Work Arrangement

This role supports our Springfield, MO office, with in-office, hybrid, or remote arrangements potentially available based on business needs and role requirements.

Benefits

The total rewards package includes base salary and benefits. Salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and updated regularly using reliable compensation survey data; new hire offers are based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee-only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning