Job Description
Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented professional looking for a meaningful role in finance? Ocean View Accounting Group is seeking a skilled Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team in Virginia Beach. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional financial services to our diverse clientele and are looking for someone who embodies our core values of accuracy, integrity, and innovation.
In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of our clients' financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance while streamlining our accounting processes. If you have a passion for numbers and a desire to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, verify payments, and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure balances match and identify discrepancies.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, profit and loss reports, and balance sheets for review.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain the general ledger, post journal entries, and ensure accounts are up to date.
- Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing, ensuring tax withholdings and deductions are calculated correctly.
- Compliance & Tax Prep: Assist in the preparation of annual tax returns and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding billing inquiries and financial status updates.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional bookkeeping experience in a corporate or accounting firm setting.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks or Xero is mandatory. Experience with Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) is essential.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and basic tax regulations.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and analysis.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Software: Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software and document management systems is a plus.