Senior Bookkeeper

P&G Advisors

. Take primary responsibility for an assigned portfolio of bookkeeping clients .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive hands-on bookkeeping experience with a strong proficiency in QuickBooks, managing the full bookkeeping cycle, and preparing accurate financial statements. Capable of independently reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with bookkeeping quality standards while effectively communicating with team members in a remote environment.

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Extensive Bookkeeping ExperienceQuickBooks ProAdvisor CertificationAccount ReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Bookkeeping Cycle ManagementGeneral Ledger AccountingTransaction ClassificationMonth-End ClosingJournal EntriesAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll AccountingTax PreparationDiscrepancy Resolution

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsProfessionalismClient-Service Mindset

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineQuickBooks DesktopQuickBooks EnterpriseKarbonAccounting Practice Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial RecordsBalance SheetsProfit and Loss StatementsAccounting ProcessesInternal ControlsTax-Ready Financial InformationCPA ReviewIndividual Income Tax Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take primary responsibility for an assigned portfolio of bookkeeping clients
Manage the full bookkeeping cycle, including transaction classification, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing
Maintain accurate general ledgers, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements
Manage and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and other balance sheet accounts
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting as required
Identify and resolve discrepancies, unusual account balances, duplicate transactions, and other accounting issues
Ensure financial records are complete, properly supported, and ready for management review
Review bookkeeping work prepared by other team members for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Recommend corrections and support improvements in accounting processes and internal controls
Help establish and maintain consistent bookkeeping quality standards
Assist with training and mentoring less-experienced bookkeeping team members
Complete assigned month-end closing activities accurately and within deadlines
Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for review
Maintain records and reconciliations supporting year-end tax preparation
Coordinate with tax professionals to resolve bookkeeping questions and prepare tax-ready financial information
Assist with straightforward individual income tax returns during tax season as appropriate
Use Karbon to manage assignments, track time, document work, and communicate progress
Take ownership of deliverables and communicate potential problems proactively
Assist with accounting cleanup, catch-up bookkeeping, and special projects
Contribute to efficient, scalable bookkeeping processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive hands-on professional bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting multiple businesses or entities
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and thorough understanding of the bookkeeping cycle
Ability to independently reconcile accounts, troubleshoot discrepancies, and prepare accurate financial statements
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, adjusting entries, and balance sheet integrity
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining reliable communication with team members
Professionalism, accountability, discretion, and client-service mindset
QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification or equivalent advanced QuickBooks training preferred
Experience with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Enterprise, and payroll functions preferred
Experience supporting multiple clients or businesses across different industries preferred
Experience preparing accounting records for CPA review and business tax returns preferred
Experience reviewing junior bookkeepers' work preferred
Familiarity with Karbon or similar accounting practice management software preferred
Experience supporting individual income tax preparation preferred
Formal accounting education welcome but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time remote position
40 hours per week
Consistent availability during agreed-upon working hours
Collaborative, distributed team environment
Continuous learning