Junior Bookkeeper / Bookkeeping Assistant (Growth-Focused Role)
In-Office | Full-Time | Not Remote
Are you quick, sharp, and ready to build a real career in bookkeeping?
We are not just hiring for a position. We are developing our next bookkeepers.
BH Bookkeepers is a high-performance, fast-growing firm known for quality work and strong client relationships. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, learns quickly, and takes pride in getting the details right the first time.
This is a growth-track role. You will start by learning the foundations such as data entry, payroll processing, and administrative support, and gradually take on more responsibility, including managing entry-level clients.
This role is designed to develop into a Bookkeeper position when opportunities open up. If you are not interested in growing, learning, and advancing, this is not the right fit.
At BH Bookkeepers, we're looking for more than someone who can check the boxes on a job description. Technical skills are important, but so is attitude, and we hire for both.
We believe the best teams are built with people who are dependable, kind, curious, adaptable, and genuinely enjoy helping others succeed. We value someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well, is willing to jump in where needed, and wants to grow with us.
What You Will Be Doing
Bookkeeping and Data Entry
Process & record transactions in QuickBooks
Prepare and organize client files for senior bookkeepers
Assist with cleanup projects and historical data entry
Manage a small portfolio of entry-level clients as you grow
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
Payroll Support
Process payroll and assist with payroll-related tasks
Enter payroll data accurately and on time
Support payroll reporting and compliance tasks
Administrative Support
Answer and route phone calls professionally
Greet and assist clients and visitors
Help keep the office organized and running smoothly
Retrieve supporting documentation (bank statements, payroll reports, ect)
Assist the team with day-to-day operational needs
What We Are Looking For
- Fast learner who can pick up new systems and processes quickly
- Detail-oriented to the core with a strong focus on accuracy
- Efficient without sacrificing quality
- Strong sense of accountability and follow-through
- Adaptable and able to shift priorities as business needs change
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to jump in where needed
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting support role, such as data entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, billing, bookkeeping, or similar accounting functions
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience using QuickBooks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to ask questions, follow instructions, and communicate clearly with the team
- Basic understanding of how financial transactions flow through a business
- Payroll experience or exposure is a plus, but not required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Reliable transportation and ability to work in-office full-time
What You Will Get
A clear path to becoming a Bookkeeper based on performance and business needs
Hands-on training in real client work
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Consistent workload and job stability
Early Fridays
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with employer match
Health and dental benefits
Leadership that supports your growth
Important Note
This role is intentionally designed as a pipeline position. We are looking for someone we can invest in and develop into a Bookkeeper over time.
If you are looking for a long-term career in bookkeeping and are ready to learn, grow, and move up, we would love to hear from you.
Our Hiring Process
We review every application carefully. Candidates selected to move forward can expect the following process after an application is submitted:
- Additional brief questionnaire
- Phone interview
- In-person interview
- Skills assessment (if applicable)
- Employment offer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is a full-time, in-office position. Please confirm you are able to work in-office, and let us know your earliest available start date if offered a position.
- What's something about you that isn't reflected on your resume but that you'd like us to know? As a small attention-to-detail exercise, please include the word "pineapple" somewhere in your response.
- Tell us about one mistake you've made at work that you are comfortable sharing. What happened, and what did you learn from it?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)
- Bookkeeping or Accounting Support: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
