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