Bookkeeping & Payroll Manager

Balanced Accounting & Tax Services is a small, established accounting firm serving individuals and businesses in southwest Michigan. We offer bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services and take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients.

We're not a big corporate firm and we don't want to be. We treat our clients like friends and neighbors — because most of them are. Our office is business casual, our team is close-knit, and we genuinely enjoy the work we do and the people we do it for. If you want to work somewhere that feels more like a community than big corporate America, keep reading.

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeping & Payroll Manager to join our team. This is a key leadership role overseeing our bookkeeping staff and day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll operations. The right person is someone who works independently, takes ownership, and doesn't need to be micromanaged.

This position offers a flexible seasonal schedule — reduced hours during the off-season with full-time hours during tax season. It's a great fit for someone who values work-life balance most of the year and is ready to roll up their sleeves when it counts.

• Oversee and support front office bookkeeping staff
• Process and manage client bookkeeping and payroll reports
• Manage an existing portfolio of Quick Books bookkeeping clients
• Prepare and review client financial statements
• Handle billing and onboarding of new bookkeeping and payroll clients
• Assist with intake of new clients
• Help prepare and process simple tax returns during tax season
• Serve as the go-to resource for staff questions, keeping operations running smoothly

• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered
• Minimum 3-5 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred
• Experience with Accounting CS and/or Quick Books (we use both)
• Familiarity with Lacerte, Ultra Tax, Smart Vault, or Financial Cents a plus
• Comfortable learning and working in a multi-platform digital environment — we are actively modernizing our workflows and looking for someone who embraces technology
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, follow through, and work independently

• Seasonal schedule: reduced hours off-season, full-time during tax season (January–April)
• Starts at $24/hour, commensurate with experience