Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist About Basis North America

Basis North America is a fast-growing industrial services company supporting leading energy and industrial clients across North America and internationally.

We provide field service engineering, installation, commissioning, startup, inspection, technical staffing, and project support services for large-scale industrial and energy projects. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services while building long-term relationships with our clients.

As our company continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of our day-to-day accounting operations and help strengthen our financial processes.

Position Summary

Basis North America is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Specialist to oversee the company’s daily accounting operations using QuickBooks Desktop and support accurate and timely financial reporting.

This position is ideal for a professional who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records, and is motivated to improve accounting processes within a growing organization.

The selected candidate will work closely with company leadership and our external CPA to maintain strong internal controls, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the company’s overall financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Maintain the General Ledger and ensure that all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including:
  • Profit and Loss Statement
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statement
• Monitor daily cash flow and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management.
• Support payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Coordinate with the company’s external CPA regarding tax filings, financial reporting, and year-end activities.
• Support audit requests and provide the required financial documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting principles and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • General Ledger accounting
  • Journal entries
  • Month-end closing
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Cash flow management
  • Accrual accounting
• Solid understanding of U.S. accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial reporting and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Job costing
• Project accounting
• Multi-state operations
• Multi-state payroll
• W-2 payroll
• Independent contractor and 1099 accounting
• Sales tax
• Budget preparation
• Financial forecasting
• KPI reporting
• Fixed asset management
• Accounting process improvement
• Industrial services, engineering, construction, staffing, or project-based organizations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

• Is proactive, organized, and solution-oriented.
• Takes ownership of their responsibilities and works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Maintains a high level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail.
• Enjoys improving processes and increasing operational efficiency.
• Can prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• Is committed to delivering accurate and timely financial information.

Why Join Basis North America?

• Join a growing international company serving leading industrial and energy clients.
• Become a key member of a collaborative and entrepreneurial team.
• Work directly with company leadership.
• Take ownership of the accounting function and make a meaningful impact.
• Contribute to the continued growth and improvement of the company’s financial processes.
• Work in a dynamic environment where initiative and new ideas are valued.
• Access long-term professional growth opportunities as the company continues to expand.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our growing team, please send your updated résumé to:

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