Job Description

Senior Bookkeeper

We are a dynamic accounting and advisory firm seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our team in a leadership capacity. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about both financial excellence and team development.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in inventory and e-commerce environments, along with proven experience managing and mentoring a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and manage a team of bookkeepers and account managers

• Review and oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including monthly and year-end financial closings

• Design, implement, and improve accounting workflows and processes

• Perform clean-up of historical books and set up new charts of accounts

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Prepare financials for audit, review, and compilation engagements

• Ensure accurate handling of accruals, deferrals, and journal entries

• Maintain and manage fixed assets and tax-related adjustments

• Take full ownership of client financials, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Provide ongoing guidance, support, and performance feedback to the team

Minimum Requirements (Must-Have)

• 7+ years of relevant bookkeeping/accounting experience

• Proven experience in a senior or supervisory role, managing staff

• Strong expertise in inventory and e-commerce accounting

• Solid understanding of:

  • Accruals and deferrals

  • Journal entries

  • Fixed assets

  • Year-end adjustments and financial reporting

• Hands-on experience with:

  • QuickBooks Online and Desktop

  • Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Experience managing monthly and annual financial close processes

• Accounting degree or CPA qualification (preferred/required depending on role level)

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

• Process-driven with the ability to improve systems and workflows

• Ability to manage multiple clients or entities simultaneously

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills