Office Manager / Bookkeeper

Temporary Office Manager / Bookkeeper, WarehamWe're looking for an experienced Office Manager / Bookkeeper to lead the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of our growing business. This is a critical leadership role—one that requires sharp financial acumen, strong organizational skills, and the ability to keep pace in a dynamic, multi-revenue-stream environment.You'll be responsible for accurate financial reporting, streamlined office operations, payroll and accounts payable management, and providing ownership with the timely financial insights needed to make informed business decisions.Candidates must have prior experience working in one of the following environments to be considered for this role:Marine dealershipAutomotive dealershipRV dealershipEquipment dealershipMarina operationsRetail or service businesses with inventory managementPrimary ResponsibilitiesFinancial ManagementMaintain accurate and up-to-date company financial recordsPrepare monthly financial statements and management reportsPerform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliationsManage daily, month-end, and year-end closing processesMonitor cash flow and support ownership with financial planningPrepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analysesCollaborate with the company's CPA during year-end reviews and tax preparationEnsure compliance with accounting standards and internal controlsAccounts PayableProcess vendor invoices accurately and on time using QuickBooksSchedule and process vendor paymentsReconcile vendor statementsMaintain organized digital and physical accounting recordsMonitor purchasing and expense trendsPayroll & Human Resources SupportProcess weekly payroll using QuickBooks PayrollMaintain employee payroll recordsManage payroll tax filings and reportingCoordinate employee benefits administrationAssist with onboarding and employment documentationMaintain personnel files and HR compliance recordsAccounts Receivable OversightMonitor customer receivables through DockmasterReview aging reports and support collection effortsEnsure customer deposits and payments are properly recordedCoordinate with service, sales, marina, and parts departments on billing issuesInventory & Operational ReportingUse Dockmaster to monitor inventory and generate operational reportsReview inventory valuations and assist management with inventory controlsAnalyze key performance indicators and identify trendsSupport management with pricing, margins, and profitability reportingOffice AdministrationOversee daily office operations and supervise administrative staff as neededDevelop and improve office procedures and workflowsMaintain business licenses, insurance records, and corporate documentationCoordinate office vendors and service providersAssist ownership with special projects and operational initiativesCompliance & Internal ControlsEnsure financial policies and procedures are consistently followedMaintain strict confidentiality of all financial and personnel informationAssist with audits and insurance reportingIdentify and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracyQualificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experiencePrior experience as an Office Manager or Senior BookkeeperDemonstrated experience in marine, automotive, RV, equipment dealership, marina, or inventory-based retail/service operations — this is a firm requirementStrong QuickBooks proficiency, including Accounts Payable and PayrollExperience with Dockmaster or similar dealership management software is a strong plusAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsSolid understanding of financial statements and core accounting principlesExcellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilitiesAble to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervisionHigh level of integrity and discretion with confidential informationKey AttributesDetail-oriented and highly organizedSelf-motivated with a continuous improvement mindsetStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsProfessional, dependable, and a collaborative team playerSoftware UsedQuickBooks — Accounts Payable and PayrollMicrosoft Office — Excel, Outlook, WordGoogle Suite — Sheets, Docs, Drive