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Bookkeeper Distinct Recruitment - 4.5 Lakeway, TX Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Work from home Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Bookkeeping for tax purposes Accounting firm experience QuickBooks Payroll Adaptability Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Bookkeeper | $65k - $75k | Austin | Hybrid Experience in Public Accounting Required If you're looking for a bookkeeping role, you've probably already seen how quickly they start to blur into one another on paper. Same systems. Same monthly reporting cycle. Same promises of "supportive environment". What actually changes the experience is the size and tone of the firm you're sitting inside. This is a small boutique CPA practice, around eight people, and it very much operates on that scale on purpose. Simple structure, client-focused delivery, and a working style that prioritises flexibility over formality. The role itself sits firmly in bookkeeping rather than technical tax or audit. You'll be handling monthly financial reporting, payroll, and day-to-day accounts work for a varied client base, so there's enough variety to keep things interesting, but without drifting into highly complex technical territory. It's also not a "back office" position. You'll be client-facing, speaking directly with clients on a regular basis and explaining financial information in a way that's clear, practical, and easy to understand. So being comfortable on the phone and confident in communication is genuinely important here. During busy periods, there may be some light tax preparation work depending on your experience and how you want to develop, but the core of the role remains bookkeeping-led. The culture is where this firm really differentiates itself. It's deliberately flexible and people-focused, without the layers of corporate structure that tend to make even simple tasks feel more rigid than they need to be.
A few practical points:
Small boutique firm (around 8 people), low hierarchy, close-knit team Bookkeeping-focused role: monthly reporting, payroll, and general accounts work Light tax prep exposure during busy periods (optional development path) Direct client interaction and communication on a regular basis Standard hours 8-5 with flexibility to adjust start/finish times Summer Fridays built in Supportive environment with straightforward processes Experience with QuickBooks preferred to hit the ground running The trade-off is fairly straightforward: this isn't a high-complexity, fast-progression technical environment. It's a stable, flexible bookkeeping role in a small firm where the emphasis is on balance, consistency, and client interaction rather than scale or specialisation. If you want something predictable in structure but human in feel, this is a solid fit. Resume not ready? Unsure whether a move is right, right now? That's completely normal. Career decisions take time. Call Laura on 512-647-2214. She'll share insight recruiters rarely do, what the role really involves, how the firm operates behind the scenes, and whether it genuinely supports your long-term ambitions. No pressure. Just clarity before you decide.
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INDTEX 112846
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Work from home