Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a team in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is best suited for someone who can independently manage daily accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and support a high-volume billing environment. The position is primarily onsite and offers the chance to contribute across bookkeeping, reconciliations, and client financial transactions in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete client billing cycle, including reviewing time entries, preparing draft invoices, finalizing billing, and recording incoming payments.

• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and contribute to periodic close processes by supporting month-end and quarterly financial reporting.

• Reconcile bank accounts regularly to ensure account balances, transactions, and supporting records remain accurate and up to date.

• Process day-to-day banking activity such as check handling, remote deposits, and wire transactions with strong attention to detail.

• Assist with accounts payable review activities and coordinate submissions related to payroll and 401(k) contributions.

• Manage accounts receivable functions by tracking outstanding balances and helping ensure timely collection and posting of payments.

• Support trust accounting and related administrative tasks while following required compliance standards and documentation practices.

• Demonstrated experience in full charge bookkeeping with the ability to manage accounting functions independently.

• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks in a business environment.

• Working knowledge of both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Experience completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, tracking, and financial analysis.

• Background in a law firm or other services setting is preferred.

• Familiarity with billing platforms required