B&M Accounting & Tax Service is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take a hands-on lead role in our bookkeeping work and assist with business and individual tax preparation. The primary focus of this position is bookkeeping. Responsibilities include transaction entry, account reconciliations, bookkeeping cleanups, financial statement preparation, and reviewing the work of other team members. The position also includes preparing business and individual tax returns, particularly during tax season. We are looking for someone with strong accounting knowledge, tax preparation experience, and an analytical mindset. The right candidate does not need to be an expert in every area but should be dependable, willing to learn, comfortable taking ownership of assigned work, and able to adapt to changes in accounting technology and AI. Responsibilities Perform bookkeeping and transaction entry as needed Categorize transactions accurately Reconcile bank, credit card, payroll, loan, and balance-sheet accounts Review bookkeeping completed by other team members Identify and correct accounting errors and unusual balances Request and follow up on missing client information Complete bookkeeping cleanups and catch-up projects Prepare and review financial statements Record year-end adjusting entries Prepare organized workpapers for tax preparation Ensure clients' books are accurate and tax-ready Prepare business tax returns, including Forms 1120-S and 1065 Assist with individual tax returns Communicate accounting questions and findings clearly Provide guidance and feedback to bookkeeping team members Help improve bookkeeping procedures and internal workflows Use accounting technology and AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency Manage assigned work and meet deadlines Required Qualifications At least three years of bookkeeping, accounting, or tax experience Strong understanding of the accounting cycle Ability to understand and review balance sheets and profit and loss statements Experience reconciling bank and balance-sheet accounts Experience using QuickBooks Online Experience preparing business tax returns Familiarity with Forms 1120-S and 1065 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to perform both transaction-level bookkeeping and review work Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities Preferred Qualifications Experience working for a CPA or public accounting firm Experience reviewing or guiding the work of other bookkeepers Experience preparing individual tax returns Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field CPA or EA credential is preferred but not required What We Are Looking For We are looking for a dependable and experienced accounting professional who enjoys working through details, identifying problems, and producing accurate work. This position may be a good fit for a senior accountant who is ready to take more responsibility for bookkeeping operations while continuing to strengthen their tax knowledge. The person should be willing to perform hands-on work while also helping the team maintain consistent quality and meet deadlines. Candidates may be asked to complete a short practical bookkeeping and tax assessment during the interview process.

Pay:

From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount On-the-job training Paid sick time Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person