Lead bookkeeper

Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Lead Bookkeeper to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the organization’s bookkeeping operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Your leadership will drive the integrity of financial data, support strategic decision-making, and maintain seamless financial processes across various systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team, implement best practices, and contribute to the financial health of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bookkeeping activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure accuracy and adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Manage payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
• Utilize financial software such as QuickBooks Online and other accounting systems to maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing financial reports and supporting audits as needed.
• Develop and implement bookkeeping procedures that improve efficiency and accuracy across all financial operations.
• Collaborate with external auditors, accountants, and internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles with a strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Demonstrated expertise in using accounting software including QuickBooks (especially QuickBooks Online).
• Knowledge of corporate accounting practices
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets), financial report writing, budgeting, and technical accounting concepts.
• Experience with payroll processing and account set up, accounts payable/receivable management, bank reconciliation, and general ledger accounting.
• Familiarity with GAAP standards and ability to perform detailed account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to clearly document processes and collaborate effectively within teams.

Join us as a Lead Bookkeeper to bring your expertise in accounting systems and financial concepts into a leadership role that makes a meaningful impact! We value your experience in public or corporate accounting environments and look forward to supporting your professional growth in a vibrant organization committed to excellence.

Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Payroll account creation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person