Senior Bookkeeper

**About the Role** Real Deal Accounting is looking for an experienced, organized, and client\-focused Accounting Senior to join our growing team in a fully remote role. You'll be the main point of contact for a portfolio of our clients, the person they call with questions and the person who makes sure their books are accurate, current, and ready when they need them. We serve entrepreneurs across a range of industries, including real estate investors, medical and dental practices, nonprofits, and small businesses. Our clients rely on us to keep their financials clean so they can make good decisions, and this role is central to delivering on that promise. This is a great fit for someone who already has solid bookkeeping experience, enjoys building relationships with clients, and works well independently, while still being part of a collaborative, supportive team. **Key Responsibilities** * Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, communicating by phone, email, and video calls * Ensure client financials are kept up to date, accurate, and closed on schedule each month * Oversee and review transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month\-end close work * Prepare and review financial statements, including Profit \& Loss and Balance Sheet reports * Identify and follow up on missing information, uncategorized transactions, and open items with clients * Spot issues or trends in client financials and bring them to clients' attention proactively * Support payroll processing and payroll\-related reporting as needed * Assist with tax preparation and coordinate with the tax team to make sure books are tax\-ready * Manage multiple clients and deadlines in an organized, proactive way * Keep internal task trackers and client notes updated so the team always knows where things stand * Help improve internal workflows, checklists, and processes as the firm grows **Required Experience \& Skills** * 3\+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience * Strong, hands\-on experience with QuickBooks Online (required) * Comfortable working in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Payroll * Solid understanding of reconciliations, month\-end close, and financial reporting * Experience working directly with clients and strong written and verbal communication skills * Proven ability to work independently, stay on schedule, and manage a full client load without close supervision * Comfortable with cloud\-based tools, video meetings, and online task management systems * Reliable high\-speed internet and a quiet, professional home workspace * Available during standard business hours (Eastern Time) **Pluses (Not Required)** * CPA or EA certification * Tax preparation experience (business and/or individual returns) * Experience with Drake Tax or similar tax software * Experience with real estate, medical/dental, or nonprofit clients * Prior remote work experience in an accounting firm serving multiple clients **What We're Looking