Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago as a Senior Bookkeeper and become the backbone of our client's financial operations. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage complex accounting cycles for diverse portfolios. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and the chance to work with industry leaders. Perfect for detail-oriented experts ready to elevate their career in the Windy City's thriving financial sector.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for 15+ client accounts using QuickBooks Online
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and investment portfolios monthly
- Process payroll bi-weekly with tax compliance oversight
- Generate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Implement internal controls for audit readiness
- Collaborate with CFOs on strategic financial planning
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
- Train junior staff on accounting software best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or CPA preferred
- 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience
- Advanced QuickBooks Online certification required
- Expertise in multi-entity accounting structures
- Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and IRS regulations
- Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Gusto)
- Proven track record in meeting month-end deadlines