Full Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to manage core accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records for our team in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This role is well suited for someone who can confidently handle day-to-day bookkeeping, support reporting needs, and work closely with leadership on financial activities. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and payroll-related processes, with the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and general ledger functions to support accurate and timely financial operations.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts, track prepaid expenses, and complete month-end close tasks with supporting documentation.
• Produce internal financial reports and ad hoc analyses for ownership, ensuring accounting data is complete, reliable, and easy to interpret.
• Oversee online banking activity, monitor cash balances, and assist with short-term cash planning and forecasting.
• Review and authorize weekly disbursement activity while providing coverage for key transactional accounting duties when needed.
• Support payroll administration and related follow-up work, including benefits coordination, retirement plan tasks, workers’ compensation true-up activity, and year-end 1099 processing.
• Maintain sales tax records and compliance processes, including exemption documentation and multi-state filings using Avalara.
• Partner with external auditors, government agencies, and outside accounting resources to provide requested financial information and maintain compliance.
• Participate in departmental staffing and administrative oversight by contributing to hiring decisions and approving team timecards and time-off requests.
• Assist with accounting needs tied to business integration activities and year-end financial work following a recent company acquisition.• Demonstrated experience in full charge bookkeeping or senior-level accounting work with responsibility for end-to-end accounting processes.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and practical experience managing AP, AR, billing, and bank reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, maintain the general ledger, and complete month-end close activities independently.
• Experience supporting payroll-related accounting, retirement plan administration, and year-end compliance items such as 1099 reporting.
• Familiarity with sales tax processes; multi-state sales tax and Avalara experience are highly valued.
• Stable employment history that reflects long-term contribution and dependable performance in prior roles.
• Previous exposure to inventory, product costing, or a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with company leadership.