Senior Bookkeeper

The Fox Alliance Tax Advisors is seeking a full-time Senior Bookkeeper: Accounting & Payroll Specialist to support our growing tax, bookkeeping, and payroll practice. Anticipated start date: August 2026. Who We Are At The Fox Alliance, we are passionate about creating financial empowerment for our clients and the communities we serve. Our culture is grounded in four Core Values: People-First. Purpose Driven. Always Improving. Own the Outcome. We are People-First , recognizing that while we exist to serve our clients, we succeed because of our team. This philosophy guides how we support our employees, serve our clients, and build our workplace culture. We strive to create an environment where individuals are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We are Purpose Driven because the work we do has a meaningful impact on the lives and businesses of the people we serve. We are Always Improving because good is not good enough. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve how we work. Lastly, we Own the Outcome . Ownership means taking responsibility for the end result—not simply completing the task at hand. Job Overview This is a hands-on position responsible for a combination of client bookkeeping, payroll processing, accounting support, and office administration. The ideal candidate is an experienced bookkeeping professional who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple clients and deadlines, and capable of independently owning recurring accounting and payroll responsibilities. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working directly with clients, solving day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll issues, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting a collaborative tax and accounting team. Position Responsibilities Perform recurring bookkeeping for assigned clients. Record, review, and categorize financial transactions. Maintain accurate general ledgers and supporting records. Complete bank and credit card reconciliations. Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processes. Review client books for accuracy and identify items requiring correction or follow-up. Assist with bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up projects. Prepare financial information and supporting documentation for tax preparation. Maintain accurate and organized client records within QuickBooks and firm systems. Communicate with clients regarding missing information, accounting questions, and bookkeeping matters. Payroll Process recurring client payroll accurately and on schedule. Maintain employee payroll information, deductions, compensation changes, and related records. Assist with quarterly and annual payroll reporting and reconciliations. Support new client payroll setup and employee onboarding. Coordinate with clients to resolve payroll discrepancies and obtain required information. Assist with payroll-related notices, reporting requirements, and year-end processing. Maintain accurate payroll documentation and client records. Office & Client Administration Support day-to-day office operations and administrative needs. Assist with client onboarding, document collection, scanning, filing, and record management. Respond professionally to routine client requests by phone and email. Coordinate with tax, accounting, payroll, and administrative team members to keep client work moving efficiently. Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and general client service needs. Support additional accounting, administrative, and operational projects as needed. Required Qualifications 5-7 years of bookkeeping, payroll, accounting support, or related professional experience. Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping and fundamental accounting principles. Demonstrated experience independently managing recurring bookkeeping responsibilities. Experience managing multiple clients, companies, or business entities simultaneously. Experience processing payroll and supporting payroll administration. Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processes. Comfortable communicating directly with clients and resolving routine accounting and payroll matters. Ability to manage multiple priorities, recurring deadlines, and assigned responsibilities with limited oversight. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general business technology. Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. Experience with QuickBooks Payroll or another payroll processing platform. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a CPA firm, bookkeeping practice, payroll company, or professional services environment. Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field. Experience supporting tax preparation through year-end cleanup, reconciliations, and preparation of client financial records. Experience working directly with small business owners and professional service clients. Professional Spanish fluency. Why Join The Fox Alliance While you make a difference for our clients, we’ll work to make a difference for you by providing a collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to our team. Salary of $50,000-$60,000, calibrated to experience and demonstrated proficiency Performance-based bonus opportunities 50% employer-paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) matching program up to 4% Three weeks of Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays Paid parental leave program Career development and professional training opportunities Opportunities for continued growth within TFA's tax practice The Fox Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates who may need an alternative format to complete an application. The Fox Alliance (TFA) does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No placement fee will be paid unless an engagement has been specifically requested and approved by TFA. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fox Alliance Tax Advisors