About this role
Role Overview
- Support multiple clients with day-to-day accounting execution, month-end close preparation, and financial accuracy
- Record and categorize transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online and/or Xero
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Maintain general ledger accuracy
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Post payroll journal entries and ensure proper account mapping
- Maintain payroll-related liability accounts
- Prepare and post adjusting journal entries
- Record accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications
- Apply accrual versus cash basis accounting appropriately
- Generate and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Ensure accounts are properly categorized and financials are clean and review-ready
- Identify inconsistencies or errors and resolve them proactively
- Maintain proper fund or class tracking for nonprofits
- Understand restricted versus unrestricted funds
- Support DCAA-compliant accounting practices where applicable
- Ensure proper cost allocation and expense tracking
- Work directly with clients via email and virtual meetings
- Respond to client communications in a timely and professional manner
- Request documentation and follow up as needed
- Maintain strong client relationships
- Manage workload expectations to support up to 15–20 clients over time
Requirements
- 7+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Senior-level, hands-on bookkeeping experience
- Strong understanding of payroll posting and account mapping
- Deep understanding of accrual versus cash basis accounting
- Experience generating and understanding financial statements
- Experience working with nonprofits and/or government contractors
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (Xero experience a plus)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple clients independently
- Must be available to work during standard business hours