Senior Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Bookkeeper performing entry-level Staff Accountant duties manages high-volume daily transactional bookkeeping while assisting with foundational general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing
• • Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
  • Code, verify, and post vendor invoices, customer receipts, and daily bank deposits.
  • Run semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll processing and payroll tax submissions.
• General Ledger & Month-End Support
• • Prepare and post routine general ledger journal entries and accruals.
  • Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Investigate and correct transaction discrepancies or unbilled items to support the month-end close.
• Reporting & Audit Preparation
• • Assist in compiling data for basic income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Organize financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Track fixed assets and maintain depreciation or prepaid schedules. [1, 2, 3]

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive bookkeeping experience with exposure to general ledger accounting.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Knowledge: Foundational understanding of basic Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and clear written and verbal communication.

If you'd like, I can customize this description further if you tell me:

• The industry (e.g., non-profit, construction, tech)
• The software your company uses (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite)

\nCompany Description

North/South Eastern Connecticut's first and premier Staffing Agency.... Established in 1989

Company Description

North/South Eastern Connecticut's first and premier Staffing Agency.... Established in 1989