Overview: Seeking Experienced Bookkeeper w/ QB Background
Location: Clearwater, FL
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $22–$30 per hour (depending on experience) + Benefits
Remote Work: Potential for partial remote work after training and demonstrated performance
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our growing accounting firm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing accurate financial records, maintaining clean balance sheets, and delivering financial statements that are fully prepared for tax return preparation.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and understands that accuracy matters. We are looking for someone who can identify discrepancies, solve problems, and ensure clients’ books are maintained at the highest professional standards.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will:
Maintain accurate and reconciled balance sheets for multiple clients
Produce complete and accurate monthly financial statements
Deliver financial reports that are tax-return ready with minimal adjustments
Identify bookkeeping errors, misclassifications, and unreconciled accounts
Maintain detailed workpapers and supporting documentation
Communicate professionally with clients regarding bookkeeping and financial matters
Assist accounting and tax teams during busy season as needed
Responsibilities
Full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple business clients
Bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation and review of monthly financial statements
General ledger maintenance and account analysis
Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
Payroll processing and payroll tax reporting
Sales tax reporting and filings
Journal entries and adjusting entries
Financial statement review and cleanup projects
Client communication and relationship management
Assist with year-end closing procedures and tax preparation support
Required Qualifications
3+ years of bookkeeping experience
Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Enterprise
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience reconciling complex balance sheet accounts
Ability to prepare accurate Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets
Payroll processing experience
Sales tax reporting experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Highly Preferred
Public accounting or CPA firm experience
Experience supporting tax return preparation
Advanced understanding of balance sheet reconciliations
Ability to analyze financial reports and identify errors
Experience cleaning up bookkeeping files
Multi-client bookkeeping experience
Who Will Thrive Here
We are looking for a true team player who:
Is extremely detail-oriented
Takes ownership of their work
Enjoys solving accounting problems
Communicates professionally with clients
Understands the importance of clean financial records
Values accuracy over shortcuts
Is willing to assist the team during busy season
Important Note
This is not an entry-level bookkeeping position.
Candidates must be comfortable preparing and reviewing complete financial statements, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring client books are accurate and tax-return ready. Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong accounting knowledge are critical for success in this role.
Compensation: $22–$30 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
