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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.
$45,080 / year median in Wisconsin
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Racine, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who can manage the full bookkeeping cycle with accuracy, maintain organized financial records, and work confidently within QuickBooks. The role requires a dependable, detail-oriented individual who can oversee payables, receivables, and reconciliations while helping keep financial processes running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Handle complete bookkeeping activities, including maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the full accounting cycle.
- Process vendor invoices, prepare payments, and monitor accounts payable to ensure obligations are completed on time.
- Issue customer invoices, record incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances within accounts receivable.
- Perform routine bank and account reconciliations to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain and update financial data in QuickBooks, ensuring transactions are entered correctly and records remain current.
- Prepare regular financial reports and assist with documentation needed for internal review or management reporting.
- Organize bookkeeping files and supporting records in a manner that supports accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness. Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a full charge bookkeeping role.
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.
- Practical experience managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Strong ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and on schedule.
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and day-to-day financial recordkeeping.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when handling financial information.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounting tasks within a long-term contract assignment.