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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 a skilled Full Charge Bookkeeper to support a portfolio of client accounts. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity within the services industry for someone who thrives in an independent role and takes pride in maintaining precise, up-to-date financial records. The position offers the chance to handle a broad range of accounting activities while partnering with clients to keep their books organized, accurate, and reporting-ready.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily bookkeeping operations for multiple client accounts, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and on schedule.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan statements to confirm balances and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including posting transactions and monitoring outstanding items.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger to support complete and reliable financial records.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end closing tasks by organizing account activity and verifying supporting documentation.
- Review and classify transactions in QuickBooks Online to keep account coding consistent and financial data well organized.
- Investigate accounting errors, correct inconsistencies, and assist with cleanup or catch-up projects for historical records when needed.
- Produce financial statements such as profit and loss reports and balance sheets, and share them with clients in a timely manner.
- Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information, answer bookkeeping questions, and support payroll-related entries or related accounting needs. Requirements
- At least 3 years of bookkeeping or general accounting experience in a hands-on accounting environment.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online is required.
- Proven experience handling account reconciliations and supporting monthly close activities.
- Solid understanding of core accounting principles and standard financial reporting.
- Ability to balance multiple client assignments and adjust priorities effectively.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in day-to-day work.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred; exposure to payroll support, sales tax reporting, or outsourced accounting environments is an advantage.