Bookkeeper

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Bookkeeper to join our CPA firm. The Bookkeeper will provide high-quality bookkeeping and accounting services for a diverse portfolio of business clients while working closely with our CPAs and accounting team.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines. This position requires both technical accounting knowledge and strong client-service skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely bookkeeping records for multiple business clients.
• Record and categorize transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, expenses, and general ledger activity.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations.
• Review client financial records for accuracy, completeness, and unusual or inconsistent activity.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Communicate with clients to obtain missing information and resolve accounting questions.
• Identify and correct bookkeeping discrepancies and accounting errors.
• Assist CPAs and senior accounting staff with tax preparation, financial statement preparation, and other client engagements.
• Maintain organized electronic accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll, sales tax, and other accounting-related tasks as needed.
• Manage multiple client accounts while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client financial information.
• Provide professional, responsive, and knowledgeable service to clients.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related accounting field required.
• Current QuickBooks certification required.
• 2+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, and financial statements.
• Demonstrated experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with CPAs and other team members.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a CPA firm or public accounting environment.
• Experience supporting tax preparation and tax-related accounting services.
• Experience with payroll and sales tax processes.
• Familiarity with Xero, Wave, Zoho, Track 1099 or other accounting software.
• Experience working with multiple small-business clients.
• Additional QuickBooks or accounting certifications.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this position means maintaining accurate, complete, and timely books, proactively identifying and resolving accounting issues, meeting all deadlines, and providing exceptional client service.

The successful candidate will be someone who takes ownership of their work, understands the importance of accuracy in a CPA firm, communicates proactively, and can be trusted to manage client accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Express Employment Professionals of Littleton, CO is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with a wide variety of local businesses.

Because we're locally owned, we live-in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its' success. In addition to our staffing services, our team is actively involved with a wide variety of causes and organizations that help strengthen our beautiful city.

Our Vision:
To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.