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Robert Half
Full Charge 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.
$43,871 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description Our client in the heights area is looking for a part time Accountant to join their team on a long term contract basis. This role would be ideal for someone who has an accounting background but is looking for part time work with a great organization.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee core bookkeeping functions, including maintaining the general ledger, recording daily financial activity, and preserving complete supporting documentation.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and resolved in a timely manner.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and follow through until issues are fully corrected.
- Administer payroll through QuickBooks Online or a comparable payroll platform, including related reporting and compliance tasks.
- Prepare and organize financial records needed for periodic reviews, audits, and communications with external accounting professionals.
- Maintain payroll files, accounting records, and other sensitive documentation in accordance with internal control standards and confidentiality expectations.
- Coordinate with vendors, banking contacts, auditors, leadership, and other stakeholders to address accounting questions and support ongoing financial operations.
- Assist with benefits and personnel-related recordkeeping, including administration support for insurance and retirement-related documentation when needed. Requirements
- Proven background in bookkeeping, accounting, or business office operations with substantial hands-on responsibility for financial processes.
- Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and strong experience using accounting software in a detail-focused setting.
- Practical knowledge of payroll processing, payroll taxes, filings, and applicable federal and state compliance requirements.
- Solid experience with general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activity, and payroll record administration.
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications used for financial tracking and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to safeguard confidential payroll, personnel, and financial information with discretion and care.
- Excellent organizational skills, high accuracy, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines across daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.