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Bookkeeper - Job Description
Location: Washington, IL
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Our client, a growing professional accounting firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper to manage financial records, payroll processing, and day-to-day bookkeeping activities. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop, payroll administration, and financial reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records, general ledgers, accounts payable, and accounts receivable using QuickBooks Desktop.
- Process end-to-end payroll, including employee hours, deductions, and timely payroll distribution.
- Perform bank, credit card, and loan account reconciliations.
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for financial records, invoices, and receipts.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial records for year-end reporting and tax preparation.
- Respond to bookkeeping and payroll-related inquiries professionally.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
- Manage multiple client accounts and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of professional bookkeeping experience.
- Experience working in an accounting firm is preferred.
- Extensive hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop is required.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with payroll processing and payroll administration.
- Understanding of state and federal payroll regulations.
- Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Key Skills / Search Keywords
- Bookkeeping
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Administration
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- General Ledger (GL)
- Bank Reconciliation
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Loan Reconciliation
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting Firm Experience
- Payroll Tax Compliance
- Financial Reporting
Must-Have Requirements
1. 2+ years of professional bookkeeping experience.
2. QuickBooks Desktop experience - Mandatory.
3. Hands-on payroll processing experience.
4. Bank and account reconciliation experience.
5. Strong Excel skills.
Preferred Candidate Background
- Candidates from CPA firms, public accounting firms, or professional bookkeeping firms.
- Experience managing bookkeeping and payroll for multiple clients.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an accounting team.
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