Senior Bookkeeper

Own a portfolio of client accounts from AP and AR through month-end close, and help raise the standard for the whole team through QA. What your week looks like As the Senior Bookkeeper for BBA, your days will be split between multiple needs. A fair estimate of your week looks like this: 60% Full-charge bookkeeping, troubleshooting, and month-end close across your client portfolio 20% Client communication, follow-up, and reporting 10% Client admin, documentation, and team collaboration 10% QA reviews of the team's closes You're the person clients never have to chase We're hiring a Full-Time Senior Bookkeeper to own a portfolio of client accounts, from AP and AR through month-end close, keeping every client's books accurate, current, and ready for the decisions they need to make. You will report to our Bookkeeping Manager and work as part of a collaborative team of bookkeepers, reviewing their closes through QA and helping raise the standard for the whole team. As our Senior Bookkeeper, you are the person clients never have to chase. You catch the uncategorized transaction before month-end, ask the question before it becomes a problem, and give and receive feedback to keep the whole team growing into even more badass bookkeepers. Ideal candidates do far more than data entry. If you are strategic, think about clients' books through an accounting lens and always look for ways to make them run smoother and more efficiently, this may be the place for you. That's what makes us badass (not basic!) bookkeepers. Bring your adaptability and curiosity. We're a growing firm, and we'll set you up for success as things evolve. We are always testing new tools and building better processes, and AI is a real part of how we work now. We nerd out with clients over their balance sheet. BBA Bookkeeping is a professional, personable, and fun-loving virtual bookkeeping firm that goes beyond the numbers. We're on a mission to build a remote team and business that is, simply, an amazing place to work. As a team, we thrive on collaboration, testing out the latest tech in bookkeeping, and a healthy dose of memes in our #watercooler Slack channel. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. We proudly align with the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate being a women-owned business, not as buzzwords, but as values that guide how we show up every day. What you'll own Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Own full-charge, accrual-based bookkeeping and month-end close for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries, including complex and multi-entity clients, on schedule Run the full pre-QA close checklist end to end and leave reviewer-ready notes on anything unusual Perform QA reviews of the team's closes, spot recurring issues, and feed them into training and SOP updates Process AP and AR, including bill entry, payment schedules, invoicing, and follow-up Reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and clearing accounts every month Review AP and AR aging each close, and reconcile vendor statements when balances don't match Tie out balance sheet accounts each close, including clearing accounts pushed to $0 and payroll and sales tax liabilities clearing on schedule Troubleshoot why a balance is wrong, trace the transactions behind it, and explain how to correct it Reconcile due to/from accounts across multi-entity clients and resolve mismatches Process payroll through third-party providers and record it accurately in QuickBooks Online, and troubleshoot payroll mapping and liability issues at the root cause Prepare and file sales tax returns, including multi-state, collect W-9s, and prepare 1099s Prepare journal entries with clear, accurate supporting documentation, and propose the correct treatment for non-standard entries with evidence Set up and maintain job costing and project tracking Read clients' Schedule C, 1065, and 1120 returns and tie them to QBO as part of year-end Keep data in sync across bank feeds, payroll, POS, and other platforms, and resolve sync and data integrity problems when they break Build strong client relationships, follow up on missing information until it's resolved, and explain the balance sheet and P&L in plain language with recommended next steps Recommend process improvements for client systems, and flag scope creep to our Customer Success Manager Handle client admin, including document folders, vendor and customer records, and year-end documents for the tax preparer Follow and keep SOPs, client manuals, and checklists updated, and act on QA feedback quickly Keep ClickUp statuses and time tracking current Maintain prepaid, accrual, and deferred revenue schedules for any accrual-based clients What we're looking for You bring 5+ years as a full-charge bookkeeper managing multiple clients at the same time 3+ years of QuickBooks Online experience You can read a Schedule C, 1065, and 1120 and tie it to QBO Experience reviewing other bookkeepers' work and giving clear, constructive feedback Highly organized; you hit deadlines across clients without anyone chasing you A true team player who likes collaborating and pitching in Quick learner Adaptable and open to new ideas, including the tools and AI we roll out Clear, kind communication across email, phone, video, and text Bonus points (not required) QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification Multi-entity and intercompany experience Familiarity with Double, ClickUp, Gusto, Slack, Claude, and time tracking software Experience with construction clients (job costing, WIP, retainage, or progress billing) Your home office Quiet/dedicated (separate) workspace free from interruptions or distractions High-speed internet, required to meet or exceed company upload/download speed Dual monitors that meet industry standards (please note our tech reimbursement benefits can contribute to this) Quality webcam and audio for clear remote communication, plus a willingness to be on camera and screen share during meetings You must be able to work at a computer for approximately 8 hours in a day Pay and perks As a small business, we pride ourselves on taking great care of our staff and improving our compensation packages regularly. $67,000–$75,000 a year, dependent upon experience 100% remote / work from home 401(k) with matching Short- and long-term disability PTO, including birthdays and a quarterly Friday of your choice (with approval) Flexible schedule after the initial 90-day probationary period, as long as client and team commitments are met during business hours Technology reimbursement Bonus opportunities In-person company retreat every 1 to 2 years And more in the works! Note: We do not currently offer medical benefits. We will not accept offshore service company applications. All BBA Bookkeeping employees are required to pass a full background check. BBA Bookkeeping is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal or New Hampshire law. #J-18808-Ljbffr