Full Charge Bookkeeper

Description

We are looking for a highly organized Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a consulting firm in Birmingham, Alabama on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small-company setting and can take ownership of core accounting activities that support consultants, clients, and internal staff. The position will play a key part in keeping billing, payroll, payables, and collections running smoothly while working closely with leadership in a fast-paced services environment.

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the full cycle of bookkeeping activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll support, and bank reconciliations.

- Process client invoicing on a bi-weekly schedule by transferring consultant hours from the timekeeping system into Quick Books Enterprise.

- Oversee payments related to consultants, employee compensation, and approved business expenses with accuracy and timeliness.

- Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up with clients on past-due balances, and help maintain consistent cash flow through proactive collections efforts.

- Administer payroll coordination for internal salaried employees, including bonus or commission components, as well as 1099 consultants paid on a bi-weekly basis.

- Maintain organized and accurate financial records in Quick Books Desktop for a services and staffing-focused operation.

- Support accounting needs tied to consultants working across multiple states, including awareness of varying tax and employment considerations.

- Collaborate with company leadership to provide dependable day-to-day accounting support during the transition to a permanent position.

Requirements - Hands-on full charge bookkeeping experience in a small business or services environment.

- Strong working knowledge of Quick Books Enterprise or Quick Books Desktop is required.

- Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.

- Background handling payroll for both employees and independent contractors, including 1099 payments.

- Familiarity with client billing, collections, and maintaining accurate invoicing records.

- Understanding of multi-state tax or employment considerations is highly valued.

- Prior experience supporting a staffing, consulting, or contractor-based business is preferred.

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