Senior Full Charger Bookkeeper |

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Full-Charge Bookkeeper to oversee the complete financial lifecycle of our organization. This is a high-level role for a financial professional who goes beyond ledger maintenance to provide actionable insights, process optimization, and comprehensive fiscal management. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between daily operations and executive leadership, ensuring not only that the books are impeccable, but that the company’s financial infrastructure is scalable and compliant.

Executive Responsibilities

1. Full-Cycle Financial Oversight
* Manage all aspects of the general ledger, including complex month-end and year-end closing processes.
* Oversee multi-entity or multi-departmental accounting, ensuring accurate cost-center allocation.
* Perform high-level bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations to ensure 100% data integrity.
2. Strategic Reporting & Analysis
* Prepare and present comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to the executive team.
* Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets, identifying trends and potential risks.
* Develop and maintain sophisticated financial forecasting models to assist in long-term business planning.
3. Advanced Payroll & Compliance
* Manage end-to-end payroll for various employee types (W2/1099), including benefits administration, 401(k) contributions, and multi-state tax compliance.
* Lead the preparation for external audits and serve as the primary point of contact for CPAs and tax advisors.
* Ensure strict adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and oversee local, state, and federal tax filings.
4. Process Optimization & Technology
* Evaluate, implement, and manage accounting tech stacks (e.g., integrating QuickBooks with bill.com, Expensify, or specialized ERPs).
* Establish and document robust internal controls to prevent fraud and reduce errors.
* Streamline the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) workflows to maximize working capital and cash flow efficiency.

Qualifications
* Experience:8–10+ years of comprehensive bookkeeping or accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a "Full-Charge" or Managerial capacity.
* Education:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred.
* Software Mastery:Expert-level proficiency inQuickBooks Online/Desktopand advancedExcel(VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macro-integration).
* Technical Knowledge:Deep understanding ofUSGAAP, revenue recognition, and complex tax nexus issues.
* Leadership:Proven ability to manage external vendor relationships and provide financial guidance to non-financial department heads.

Advanced Skills & Requirements
* Regulatory Expertise:Experience with nexus-based sales tax collection and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
* Project Costing:Ability to perform job costing and profitability analysis for specific projects or service lines.
* Fiduciary Discretion:A track record of handling highly sensitive payroll and financial data with absolute confidentiality.
* Communication:Ability to "translate" complex financial data into plain language for executive decision-making.

Key Upgrades Made:
* Scope:Moved from "assisting with" to"managing/overseeing"the entire process.
* Tech Stack:Added requirements forintegrating appsand managing the "tech stack" rather than just using one software.
* Strategic Value:AddedForecasting, Cash Flow Analysis, and Internal Controls—tasks typically handled by a Controller or Accounting Manager.
* Complexity:IncludedMulti-state complianceandAudit leadership, which require a much higher level of professional maturity.