Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a dependable Full Charge Bookkeeper to support daily accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position plays a central role in keeping financial records accurate, current, and well organized while handling core bookkeeping activities across payables, receivables, payroll, and reporting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and delivering precise financial information to internal leaders and external partners.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee complete bookkeeping activities, ensuring accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer payroll with a high level of accuracy while maintaining secure and confidential employee payroll records.
• Perform recurring reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts to confirm financial accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions properly and preparing supporting journal entries as needed.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing financial data and supporting timely completion of closing tasks.
• Prepare routine financial statements and other reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.
• Track cash activity, support budget awareness, and help monitor expenses against financial expectations.
• Keep financial documentation, fixed asset records, and related schedules organized and up to date when applicable.
• Assist auditors, tax professionals, and outside accounting partners by gathering records and responding to documentation requests.
• Identify discrepancies, research variances, and resolve accounting issues while maintaining compliance with established procedures and requirements.• At least 3 years of hands-on bookkeeping or general accounting experience, including ownership of full-charge bookkeeping duties.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Solid understanding of general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
• Experience using accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or comparable systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications used for financial tracking and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational habits, and the ability to manage work independently.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to solve problems, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Background in payroll processing, month-end close support, budgeting, or cash flow monitoring is a plus.