Small Office

• Friendly Team
• Multiple Clients
• Lots of Variety We are a small, busy bookkeeping office located at the edge of historic downtown Frederick, and we're looking for a seasoned Full-Charge Bookkeeper to join our team.

We work with a variety of independent businesses and take pride in providing accurate, dependable bookkeeping with a personal touch.

Compensation, Schedule & Setting Base Pay:

$62,000-80,000/year ($30-35+/hour)

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday Hours:

Core hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with optional variation based on seasonality

Work Setting:

In-person; office and client locations

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You will be responsible for managing timely, full-cycle bookkeeping and supporting tasks for 15-20 small business clients with varying needs and frequencies. This is a hands-on, in-person position, working both in our office and at client locations, including professional offices and, potentially, individuals' homes. This is not a remote or work-from-home position. You'll need to be comfortable working independently in different environments but also know when to ask questions and seek clarification. You will communicate directly with clients and their CPAs, identify and resolve issues, and help keep things running smoothly from month to month. While you will always have plenty of support from the owner and coworkers, good judgment is important in this role. Bookkeeping involves balancing time, quality, accuracy, and the client's best interests. Your ability to determine the most appropriate course of action for a given situation will be of great value and serve you well in this position.

ESSENTIAL STRENGTHS & REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of professional bookkeeping experience and successful completion of college level accounting coursework or an

AIPB/NACPB

Bookkeeping Certification; or equivalent qualifications Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and proper application across different types of business entities Experience managing bookkeeping for businesses in multiple industries Expertise with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, from data entry to advanced functions such as cleanup and setup Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word Clear and effective verbal and written communication Precise attention to detail and accuracy Meticulous organization, prioritization, and time management Independent and self-motivated, with a cooperative, team-oriented attitude Desire to build professional relationships with clients and coworkers Practical, resourceful problem-solving mindset

PLUS QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with any of the following is a plus: Alternative bookkeeping platforms, such as Xero, FreshBooks, or Zoho Books QuickBooks-integrated or third-party applications for timekeeping, payment processing, A/P, A/R, payroll, receipt management, data migration, etc. Industry-specific software, such as legal time and billing, membership and donor management, or retail/restaurant POS systems Payroll processing, filings, and tax payments 1099 vendor maintenance and compliance processes Sales and Use Tax reporting, including use of the Maryland Tax Connect portal We would also love to find someone with an aptitude for technology or an interest in learning more, especially one who has worked with AI tools and productivity applications and can help us continue to improve our efficiency, organization, and internal processes.

ABOUT US

Accounting Support Services has been providing dedicated bookkeeping to small businesses of Frederick County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We believe our success comes from taking good care of our clients—we get to know the people behind their businesses and value the long-term relationships we build with them. We're a tight-knit team of five bookkeepers who take our work seriously, but also enjoy what we do and the people we work with. We're professional (most of the time), fun-loving, and always up for a good laugh. We share ups and downs, animal stories, sticky notes, and an inexplicable (some say "weird") love of bookkeeping that only fellow bookkeepers understand. We are not only colleagues, but also friends, and there is a genuine sense of respect, cooperation, and camaraderie among us. We are eager to welcome another kindred spirit to our crew.

WHAT WE OFFER

Reasonable flexibility in schedule to support a healthy balance between work and personal life

TGIF Schedule:

Early leave Fridays (3:00-4:00 pm) year-round and optional summer Fridays off (June-August) Paid time off for personal days and vacation and paid holidays Simple IRA retirement plan Flexible Health Savings Account (FSA) Dental & Vision insurance Health Insurance assistance Professional development and continuing education Open-door culture with accessible management Casual professional office atmosphere and attire Office within minutes of

US-340/US-15

interchange, I-270 and I-70 If this speaks to you, we can't wait to hear from you. Please send your resume along with a brief note telling us a little about yourself and what about this position excites you.

• Pay:

  $30.00
• $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0
• 40.

0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you prefer to work from home? What is your expected hourly pay range? What do you consider your strongest personal and strongest professional qualification for this position? When evaluating potential positions, what are the two most important factors to you (e.g., pay, schedule, workplace environment, etc.)?

Experience:

Bookkeeping:

5 years (Required)

QuickBooks:

4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person