Sr. Bookkeeper

**BENEFITS:** * 401(k) with 4% match. * Remote work \& flexible schedule. * Monthly profit sharing (typically averages about 5% to 10% of pay). * Health Insurance **LOCATION \& SCHEDULE:** * 95% Remote. * Travel to Austin \& New Braunfels for periodic meetings with Team members and clients (Austin). * Possibility of other Travel, if desired, but may not be necessary. * Day\-time hours required, however, there is some flexibility to determine work schedule. **Bookkeeping Responsibilities:** **1\. Financial Management \& Bookkeeping** * Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and credit card transactions. * Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) accurately and on time. * Oversee payroll processing, benefits tracking, and related compliance filings. * Manage fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries. * Utilize QuickBooks Advanced features for reporting, automation, and process optimization. * Other duties as needed to assist other Sr. Bookkeeper, especially during summer months. **2\. Month\-End Closing** * Utilize Closing Software to review transactions. * Prepare and post adjusting journal entries. * Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies. * Generate monthly financial statements (P\&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). * Review budget\-to\-actual variances and provide management with actionable insights. * Provide feedback to Jr. bookkeepers. * Goal to have all month end closings finished by the 10th day of month end. **3\. Year\-End Closing** * Coordinate with external accountants/auditors for annual financial review or audit. * Prepare year\-end trial balance, supporting schedules, and reconciliations. * Ensure all tax\-related documentation is accurate and submitted on time. * Complete and file annual 1099 forms in compliance with IRS regulations. * Assist in preparing year\-end reports for stakeholders and regulatory agencies**.** **4\. Leadership \& Team Development** * Supervise and mentor junior bookkeeping or accounting staff. * Provide constructive feedback to junior team members to improve accuracy, efficiency, and professional growth. * Assign tasks, review work, and ensure adherence to deadlines. * Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets. * Identify and lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. **5\. Cleanup \& Catch\-Up Project Management** * Scope new cleanup and catch\-up engagements by assessing the condition of the client's books (unreconciled accounts, missing periods, misclassified transactions, payroll and sales tax discrepancies) and estimating hours, timeline, and documents needed. * Build a written project plan for each cleanup with milestones by period and account, task assignments, and a target completion date, and track progress in the firm's project management or Closing Software. * Prepare and send client document request lists (bank, credit card, and loan statements, payroll repo