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Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant

Robert Half · Brookfield, WI · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time

Hybrid role based in the United States.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive Full-Charge Bookkeeper to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations of our business. This role is responsible for managing the complete accounting cycle, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and providing management with reliable financial information for decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded
  • Make journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, perform monthly variance analysis, maintain fixed asset schedules, and apply prepaid expense and accrual accounting concepts
  • Understand revenue recognition principles
  • Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including processing vendor invoices, coding expenses, maintaining vendor records (including W9 file retention and 1099 issuance), and monitoring aged AP and credits
  • Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including generating and issuing customer invoices, applying payments and deposits, and monitoring aged AR and credits
  • Work with HR service provider on bi-weekly payrolls and record payroll entries in the financial system
  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations within financial software
  • Maintain organized supporting documentation for financial accounts
  • Assist with gathering documentation for tax preparation and external accountant requests
  • Update client account financial information in the company’s proprietary software

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or higher in accounting
  • At least 4 years of experience managing a full-charge bookkeeping role
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP, best practices in the field, and month-end close processes
  • Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and formula creation to improve efficiencies

Pay

$70,000 – $75,000 per year plus bonus.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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