The Bookkeeping Specialist maintains accurate, timely, and tax-focused financial records for small business clients, primarily on a cash-basis reporting framework. Operating in a structured, process-driven environment, this role combines core accounting workflows such as reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and compliance filings with AI tools to streamline production and optimize accounting operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations for multiple clients using automation tools.
- Utilize Kick and Claude to automate data entry categorization and accounting workflows.
- Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining general ledger accuracy.
- Manage month end close processes and prepare financial statements for review.
- Identify and correct accounting discrepancies independently and efficiently.
- File sales tax returns and assist with compliance filings such as LLC annual reports.
- Process light payroll and apply knowledge of US based payroll laws.
- Apply correct accounting treatment for asset sales equity transactions liabilities and basis considerations.
- Assist with cleanup and catch up bookkeeping projects for client portfolios.
- Maintain books in alignment with tax focused reporting practices.
- Communicate through internal structured systems when clarification is needed.
Requirements
- Strong working experience in QuickBooks Online.
- Deep understanding of US accounting principles and cash basis reporting frameworks.
- Proven hands on experience using Kick and Claude to automate bookkeeping workflows.
- Solid experience with bank reconciliations journal entries and general ledger management.
- Experience preparing financial statements and managing month end close processes.
- Working knowledge of sales tax compliance LLC filings and US payroll regulations.
- Strong understanding of equity liabilities basis and asset sales reporting.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
- Ability to identify accounting errors and resolve them independently without supervision on core accounting principles.
- Strong time management detail orientation and process driven problem solving skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with job costing and construction based client accounts.
- Prior experience in a tax preparation or public accounting firm environment.
- Experience assisting with operational process improvement and internal software integration.
What Success Looks Like
- Delivering accurate financial statements consistently and on time.
- Successfully leveraging Kick and Claude to reduce manual data entry.
- Solving accounting discrepancies independently within scope with minimal repeated instruction.
- Maintaining reliable ownership and management of the assigned client portfolio.
- Demonstrating a continuous operational improvement mindset across accounting workflows.