Job Description
Join Desert Sage Financial Partners as our next Senior Bookkeeper and become the financial backbone of our growing Tucson client portfolio. We're seeking a meticulous finance professional to manage complex accounting cycles for diverse small-to-midsize businesses in Southern Arizona. Enjoy a hybrid work model with 3 days/week in our modern downtown office, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth through our CPA partnership program.
Our ideal candidate thrives in detail-oriented environments, possesses expert knowledge of GAAP compliance, and excels at translating financial data into actionable insights. You'll work directly with our CFO to implement process improvements and mentor junior staff while supporting our mission to elevate financial literacy in the Tucson business community.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting for 15-20 client portfolios including AP/AR, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial statements with variance analysis and executive summaries
- Oversee sales tax filings and compliance for multi-state operations
- Implement and optimize QuickBooks Online enterprise systems
- Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation with external CPA firms
- Develop customized financial reporting dashboards for client advisory meetings
- Mentor junior bookkeepers on best practices and internal controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online
- Expertise in multi-state payroll processing and sales tax compliance
- Advanced Excel skills with Power Query and pivot table mastery
- Proven experience managing client relationships in accounting services
- Familiarity with construction or manufacturing accounting industries
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (0% error tolerance)
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments