Senior Bookkeeper

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Bookkeeper to join our team in support of a U.S.-based CPA firm. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in managing complex bookkeeping operations and multi-client workflows. The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting, month-end closes, and reviewing work to ensure accuracy and compliance for small-business clients. This position requires a detail-oriented and independent individual who can effectively communicate with clients and internal stakeholders while maintaining high standards of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles for assigned U.S. client accounts, ensuring timely and accurate financial records.
- Complex Reconciliations: Perform and review reconciliations including bank, credit card, payroll, intercompany, loan, and balance sheet accounts.
- Month-End Close: Prepare comprehensive close packages, management reports, accruals, prepaid schedules, fixed asset tracking, and equity monitoring for CPA review.
- Cleanup & Conversions: Lead catch-up bookkeeping projects, resolve historical errors, restructure charts of accounts, and conduct data cleanup to maintain clean financial records.
- Review & Coaching: Oversee the work of junior bookkeepers, provide constructive feedback, and document standard operating procedures to enhance team performance.
- Client Communication: Develop clear and organized open-item lists and engage directly with clients and internal teams to resolve inquiries and ensure smooth operations.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, general ledger management, or multi-client accounting environments.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop with a strong understanding of double-entry accounting principles.
- Expertise in month-end closing procedures, complex journal entries, and balance sheet analysis.
- Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets, including lookups, conditional logic, pivot tables, and data cleanup techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to manage deadlines, resolve discrepancies, and escalate risks proactively.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience working within a U.S. CPA firm, outsourced accounting provider, or Client Accounting Services (CAS) team.
- Professional credentials such as ACCA, CA, or partial qualification, or a degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Familiarity with multi-entity bookkeeping, intercompany transactions, payroll reconciliations, sales tax, and 1099 reporting.
- Experience improving month-end close checklists, reviewing junior staff work, and utilizing practice management software.

This is an office-based role requiring overlap with U.S. business hours. Candidates should be prepared to contribute to a dynamic accounting practice focused on delivering high-quality financial services to multiple clients. If you are a detail-driven professional looking to take on a leadership role in bookkeeping within a U.S. CPA firm environment, we encourage you to apply.