Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Our client, a growing public accounting firm in Louisville, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their Client Accounting Services team. This position supports a diverse portfolio of business clients across various industries, providing day-to-day accounting and financial support. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a client-facing environment, managing multiple engagements, and helping businesses maintain accurate financial records while meeting critical reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional service and ongoing accounting support to a variety of clients.
• Maintain accurate financial records utilizing QuickBooks and other accounting platforms.
• Record and reconcile financial transactions, trial balances, and general ledger activity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Process and assist with payroll tax filings, sales tax returns, and related compliance requirements.
• Generate accounting reports, schedules, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Perform accounting, tax, and other client service engagements while maintaining firm quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to add value for clients through additional accounting or tax-related services.
• Draft routine client communications for review by firm leadership.
• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring deadlines are met consistently.

Qualifications:

• Coursework in Accounting through Intermediate Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of payroll tax requirements and payroll-related compliance.
• Experience supporting employee benefit-related financial reporting, including 401(k), Section 125, and healthcare plans.
• Proven ability to balance multiple client assignments in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive financial information.
• Comfortable working with accounting and tax software applications.
• Willingness to support busy season demands and work additional hours as needed.

Preferred Technology Experience:

• QuickBooks
• Thomson Reuters Accounting Suite
• Checkpoint
• PPC Libraries

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive:

• Exposure to a wide range of industries and client businesses.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced public accounting professionals.
• Growing firm with a collaborative team environment.
• Diverse responsibilities spanning bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll, tax support, and advisory services.
• Long-term growth potential within a stable and expanding organization.
• Medical, dental, vision +