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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.
$46,246 / year median in New Mexico
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Between $20.00 and
$26.00
Per Hour
Position range in Albuquerque MSA $18.53
•$28.23 Per hour Bookkeeper
Jackson Hewitt
•2861
Occupation:
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Location:
Los Lunas, NM
•87031
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/05/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
ZipRecruiter
Web Site:
www.ziprecruiter.com
Delivery Method:
ZipRecruiter
Job #: c003f08d
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Job Description Job Description Benefits:
Opportunity for advancement Training & development Wellness resources 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Employee discounts Flexible schedule
Seeking an experienced, independent Bookkeeper to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of client accounts. This role requires a professional who pairs technical accounting mastery—including full reconciliations, payroll, and fixed assets—with excellent organizational agility. Operating with minimal supervision, you will ensure high-density precision across all client ledger activities while upholding strict firm communication standards.
Core Responsibilities Portfolio Management & Financial Accuracy Comprehensive Reconciliations:
Perform full monthly bank, credit card, and loan statement reconciliations, independently identifying and resolving complex transactional discrepancies.
General Ledger Maintenance:
Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries, maintain accurate fixed asset registers, and calculate depreciation schedules.
Advanced AP/AR Operations:
Manage client vendor payments, oversee accounts receivable aging analysis, and proactive collections workflows.
Payroll Execution:
Handle regular payroll processing cycles, guarantee exact calculations, and assist with year-end and periodic payroll tax filings.
Account Autonomy:
Maintain timely, precise records for multiple client accounts simultaneously, executing tasks independently with minimal oversight.
Operational Oversight & Quality Control Work Review:
Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client Data Specialists to maintain firm-wide accuracy.
Specialized Accounting Projects:
Lead targeted historical clean-up efforts and specialized financial projects as assigned by leadership.
Position Requirements Experience & Technical Background Professional Tenure:
Minimum of 3 years of progressive, hands-on professional bookkeeping experience.
Accounting Frameworks:
Intermediate to advanced understanding of core bookkeeping principles, internal controls, and standard corporate accounting practices.
Software Ecosystem:
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and practical familiarity with Google Workspace. Required Certifications Intuit Bookkeeping Certification QBO Level 1
Certification QBO Payroll Certification Core Competencies Autonomy:
Strong personal initiative with a proven ability to manage time effectively and work productively in an independent environment.
Agility:
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the capacity to pivot between varied client portfolios and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Interpersonal Communication:
High-level written and verbal communication skills, delivering complex technical updates with professional nuance and clarity. Flexible work from home options available.