Senior Bookkeeper

About the role

The Senior Bookkeeper supports multiple clients with day-to-day accounting execution, month-end close preparation, and financial accuracy. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands how transactions flow through the financial statements and can confidently manage books with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Record and categorize transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online and/or Xero
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintain general ledger accuracy
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Post payroll journal entries and ensure proper account mapping
• Maintain payroll-related liability accounts
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries
• Record accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications
• Apply accrual versus cash basis accounting appropriately
• Support month-end and year-end close preparation
• Generate and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure accounts are properly categorized and financials are clean and review-ready
• Identify inconsistencies or errors and resolve them proactively
• Support Controller review process
• Maintain proper fund or class tracking for nonprofits
• Understand restricted versus unrestricted funds
• Support DCAA-compliant accounting practices where applicable
• Ensure proper cost allocation and expense tracking
• Work directly with clients via email and virtual meetings
• Respond to client communications in a timely and professional manner
• Request documentation and follow up as needed
• Maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

• This role may support up to 15–20 clients over time
• Client load will increase gradually and not immediately
• Must be comfortable managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing effectively

Qualifications

• 7+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Senior-level, hands-on bookkeeping experience
• Strong understanding of payroll posting and account mapping
• Deep understanding of accrual versus cash basis accounting
• Experience generating and understanding financial statements
• Experience working with nonprofits and/or government contractors
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (Xero experience a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple clients independently

Skills

• Ability to take ownership of clients
• Understanding of how transactions impact financial statements
• Confidence in communicating with business owners
• Ability to manage volume without sacrificing accuracy
• Comfort in a structured, deadline-driven environment

Pay

Hourly rate commensurate with experience

Schedule

Part-time, remote position