Lead Bookkeeper

Balanced Accounting & Tax Services is a small, established accounting firm serving individuals and businesses in southwest Michigan. We offer bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services and take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients. We're not a big corporate firm and we don't want to be. We treat our clients like friends and neighbors — because most of them are. Our office is business casual, our team is close-knit, and we genuinely enjoy the work we do and the people we do it for. If you want to work somewhere that feels more like a community than big corporate America, keep reading. About The Role We're looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our team. This role is the final check before client financials go out the door — reviewing transaction coding, keeping fixed assets up to date, and managing your own portfolio of bookkeeping and payroll clients. You'll also be a resource for our bookkeeping staff when questions come up. The right person has a sharp eye for detail, catches what others miss, and can work independently without needing to be micromanaged. This position offers a flexible seasonal schedule — reduced hours during the off-season with full-time hours during tax season. It's a great fit for someone who values work-life balance most of the year and is ready to roll up their sleeves when it counts. Responsibilities Review client bookkeeping for accuracy before financials are sent, catching and correcting misclassified transactions Maintain and update the fixed asset schedule Manage your own portfolio of QuickBooks bookkeeping and payroll clients Process and manage client bookkeeping and payroll reports Handle billing and onboarding of new bookkeeping and payroll clients Assist with intake of new clients Help prepare and process simple tax returns during tax season Serve as a go-to resource for bookkeeping staff questions What We're Looking For Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered Minimum 3-5 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred Experience with Accounting CS and/or QuickBooks (we use both) Familiarity with Lacerte, UltraTax, SmartVault, or Financial Cents a plus Comfortable learning and working in a multi-platform digital environment — we are actively modernizing our workflows and looking for someone who embraces technology Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through Schedule & Compensation Seasonal schedule: reduced hours off-season, full-time during tax season (January–April) Starts at $24/hour, commensurate with experience #J-18808-Ljbffr