Part-Time Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Clearscope Tax is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Part-Time Full-Charge Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper who is comfortable taking ownership of client bookkeeping responsibilities and working independently in a professional accounting environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong QuickBooks experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client accounts from initial transaction entry through reconciliations and year-end close.
Responsibilities
- Handle full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple small-business clients
- Maintain accurate general ledgers and chart of accounts
- Record and classify income and expenses
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts
- Record and reconcile payroll transactions
- Review financial records for accuracy and completeness
- Identify and resolve discrepancies and unusual transactions
- Communicate with clients regarding bookkeeping questions and missing information
- Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation
- Assist with year-end close and provide information needed for tax return preparation
- Work closely with the CPA and tax team to ensure client books are accurate and tax-ready
- Handle multiple clients and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional bookkeeping experience
- Strong knowledge of full-charge bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Advanced QuickBooks Desktop and Online experience required
- Strong understanding of bank and credit card reconciliations
- Understanding of accrual and cash-basis accounting
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to independently identify and resolve bookkeeping issues
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines
- Professional demeanor and commitment to client confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a CPA firm or public accounting environment
- Experience with bookkeeping for small businesses, partnerships, S corporations, and/or professional service businesses
- Experience preparing books for year-end tax return preparation
- Familiarity with payroll, sales tax, and other common small-business accounting matters
- 1040 Tax preparation experience a plus
- Experience with accounting applications and cloud-based document management systems
Position Details
- Job Type: Part-time
- Hours: Approximately 20–25 hours per week, with flexibility depending on workload. Additional hours during tax season
- Schedule: Flexible; weekday availability
- Location: In Montvale Office Location
- Pay: $25-30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
This position has the potential for additional hours during busy periods and may be an excellent fit for an experienced bookkeeper seeking a flexible part-time position.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the bookkeeping function for assigned clients, not simply enter transactions. The successful candidate should be comfortable reviewing a set of books, recognizing when something doesn't look right, researching the issue, and bringing the books to an accurate and complete state.
If you are an experienced bookkeeper who takes pride in producing accurate, well-organized financial records and enjoys working with small-business clients, we would like to hear from you.
To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief description of your bookkeeping and QuickBooks experience.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
