Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Milwaukee Financial Solutions, where precision meets opportunity. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Bookkeeper to manage financial operations for our growing portfolio of Milwaukee-based clients. This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with in-office collaboration in our downtown Milwaukee hub. You'll be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to drive business growth. Our culture values professional development, offering quarterly training stipends and clear advancement paths for top performers.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for 15-20 diverse clients using QuickBooks Online
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and investment portfolios monthly
- Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow) with narrative analysis
- Process payroll and administer employee benefits for small business clients
- Implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks
- Collaborate with CPA firms during tax season and audits
- Train junior bookkeepers on proprietary accounting software
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor's preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing (WI, IL, MN)
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification
- Strong understanding of GAAP and IRS compliance requirements
- Excellent written communication for client reporting
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment