Senior Bookkeeper

**Job Overview** Please do not apply if you need hand holding, and are not a self starter. This may be remote, but you are required to work your hours, and answer the phone. Priority will be given to those with night and weekend availability. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail\-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee comprehensive bookkeeping functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across various company Books. Your expertise will support the organization’s financial health by managing complex accounting tasks, reconciling accounts, and preparing detailed financial reports, payroll, and budget creation. Payroll knowledge, job costing, and budget creation from scratch are a must know! **Responsibilities** * Manage and perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, and account reconciliation to ensure data accuracy and integrity. * Conduct balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify the correctness of financial statements and identify discrepancies promptly. * Job costing * Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, buildertrend, Excel. * Prepare detailed financial reports in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory standards. * Support payroll processing activities, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and accurate employee compensation records. * Assist with governmental accounting requirements and tax experience to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations. * Perform bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliation, and double\-entry bookkeeping to maintain accurate financial data. * Contribute to budgeting processes by analyzing financial data and creating budgets and cashflows from scratch. * Collaborate with external auditors during audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial records. **Qualifications** * Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Bookkeeper with a strong understanding of corporate accounting principles. * Extensive knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and other financial management tools. * Familiarity with GAAP standards, governmental accounting practices, and non\-profit accounting is highly desirable. * Demonstrated expertise in balance sheet reconciliation, general ledger accounting, journal entries, account analysis, and account reconciliation. * Strong understanding of debits \& credits, double\-entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable management, and payroll processing. * Ability to perform detailed account analysis while maintaining high levels of accuracy in all work performed. * Excellent organizational skills with proficiency in 10 key typing for data entry tasks. * Strong communication skills for financial report writing and collaborating across teams. * Experience working with various financial software platforms such as QuickBooks, Xero. * We