Bookeeper (Accounting/Finance)

Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking an experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper for a new opening with our client, a growing organization located in Winston-Salem. The Full-Charge Bookkeeper will own our client's end-to-end bookkeeping and basic accounting functions and work closely with their tax accountant to ensure compliance. This role is hands-on and will manage everything from daily transactional processing to month-end close, payroll, and financial reporting for leadership.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor bills, customer invoicing, credit memos, and collections.
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, and monthly closing of the books.
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and completeness of cash activity.
Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll, including payroll changes, deductions, and paid time off tracking, and coordinate with payroll provider as needed.
Prepare standard financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow or cash summary) and management reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Monitor cash flow, record deposits, and maintain an orderly, audit-ready filing system for all financial documents.
Prepare and file or coordinate sales tax, payroll tax, and other routine compliance filings in partnership with external CPA or advisors.
Support budgeting and forecasting by providing historical data, variance explanations, and basic analysis for leadership.
Coordinate with external CPA for year-end tax returns, compilations, reviews, or audits, providing schedules and supporting documentation.
Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a small organization.
Serve as primary contact for vendor and customer billing questions.
Oversee or train an AP/AR or admin assistant handling routine data entry.
Proven experience as a full-charge bookkeeper or senior bookkeeper, preferably in a small business or company of similar size.
Strong hands-on experience with double-entry accounting, month-end close, and preparation of basic financial statements.
Proficiency with fully integrated accounting software.
Solid understanding of GAAP for small businesses and standard bookkeeping practices.
Prior experience processing payroll and handling payroll-related compliance.
Intermediate Excel or spreadsheet skills (e.g., reconciliations, lookups, pivots) to support reporting and analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with non-finance staff and external partners.