Senior Bookkeeper / Client Accounting Manager

**Permanent Part\-Time to Full\-Time \| Remote** Benay Enterprises, Inc. is an established and growing bookkeeping and business management firm that has been serving businesses and entrepreneurs for 40 years. We are seeking an experienced **Senior Bookkeeper / Client Accounting Manager** who can take ownership of a portfolio of clients and become a trusted member of both the Benay team and our clients’ teams. This is **not simply a data\-entry bookkeeping position**. We are looking for someone who understands accounting, enjoys working directly with clients, notices when something doesn’t look right, and takes the initiative to investigate and resolve issues. What You’ll Do · Manage the day\-to\-day accounting and bookkeeping needs of multiple clients · Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients and develop strong, professional working relationships · Manage cash transactions, deposits, credit card activity and other general ledger activity · Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies · Maintain accurate general ledgers and supporting accounting records · Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable · Reconcile vendor and customer accounts and handle necessary follow\-up · Assist with payroll\-related accounting and reconciliations as needed · Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including Profit \& Loss Statements and Balance Sheets · Prepare budgets, comparative reports and other management reports as needed · Identify unusual transactions, discrepancies and potential accounting issues before they become problems · Communicate questions and financial issues clearly and professionally to clients and the Benay team · Maintain organized documentation and ensure client work is completed accurately and on schedule · Manage multiple client priorities and deadlines independently What We’re Looking For · Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred; substantial relevant accounting experience will also be considered · Strong practical understanding of accounting principles and GAAP · **Demonstrated bookkeeping/accounting experience required** · **QuickBooks Online experience required** · Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or Sage/Peachtree is a plus · Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills · Experience working with multiple clients, businesses or entities is highly desirable · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities · Exceptional attention to detail and follow\-through · Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently · Comfortable asking questions, investigating discrepancies and taking ownership of problems through resolution · Dependable, proactive and committed to providing excellent client service The Person Who Will Thrive at Benay You don’t just process transactions—you want to understand what the numbers are telling you. You take pride in gettin