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Senior Bookkeeper
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What they do
A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,633 / year median in Florida
+2% projected growth
Job Description
The Senior Bookkeeper manages day-to-day financial transaction processing with a strong focus on accuracy, accounts payable, reconciliations, and reporting support. Key Responsibilities Process high‑volume accounts payable including invoice intake, coding, routing approvals, and maintaining complete backup documentation Execute payment runs (checks/ACH) with attention to internal controls, proper approvals, and vendor terms Maintain vendor files including W‑9s, payment details, contact info, and compliance documents as required Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards monthly (or more frequently when needed) and research/resolve discrepancies Support accounts receivable processes including invoice support, cash application, payment tracking, and collection follow-up coordination Maintain accurate records through general ledger entries , supporting schedules, and documentation retention Assist with job cost coding discipline by ensuring invoices are properly coded to projects/work orders and flagged when information is missing Support month‑end close tasks including accrual support, prepaid tracking, and reconciliation schedules Prepare routine operational reporting: A/P aging, A/R aging, cash position summaries, spend summaries, vendor activity Partner with operations to resolve invoice disputes by collecting proper backup (photos, service reports, approvals, proposals) Ensure bookkeeping tasks remain audit-ready with clean files, consistent naming conventions, and traceable approvals Identify process issues (missing approvals, recurring coding errors, vendor billing problems) and recommend improvements Qualifications 3-5+ years of bookkeeping experience with strong A/P ownership; construction/facilities services experience preferred Demonstrated ability to handle high transaction volume with accuracy and organization Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks or similar) and strong proficiency in Excel Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and follow standardized processes High attention to detail and comfort maintaining compliance‑level documentation