Payroll​/Bookkeeper

Payroll/Bookkeeper | $50k-$70k/yearly (Based on Experience) Monday
- Friday | 8am-5pm

A North Sioux City area accounting firm is seeking a seasoned, detail-driven Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist to join their team. If you excel at multi-entity bookkeeping, love solving complex payroll puzzles, and know Quick Books inside and out, they want to hear from you.

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes for multiple client accounts, including bank/credit card reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and adjusting journal entries.
• Process multi-state payrolls (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly), track PTO, manage direct deposits, and prepare/file payroll tax returns (940, 941, state unemployment).
• Set up new client files, clean up messy historical data, optimize chart of accounts, and assist clients with Quick Books troubleshooting and training.
• Prepare accurate profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for client management teams and tax preppers.
• Serve as the primary daily point of contact for client bookkeeping inquiries, vendor bill pay (A/P), and invoicing (A/R).
• Organize and clean up client records at year-end to ensure seamless hand-offs to our CPA and tax preparation team.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience using Quick Books (both Quick Books Online and Quick Books Desktop). Pro Advisor certification is a major plus!
• Proven experience handling full-charge bookkeeping and payroll for multiple entities simultaneously (preferably within a public accounting or CPA firm setting).
• Deep working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax with holdings, and year‑end W-2/1099 processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs) and modern accounting tools (e.g., , Gusto, ADP, Drake, or Hubdoc).
• Exceptional client-facing communication skills and absolute commitment to maintaining strict client confidentiality.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred (or equivalent years of direct, high-level experience).

• $50k-$70k/yearly (Based on Experience)
• Paid every Friday
• Direct Deposit and/or Paycards Available
• Paid Holidays & PTO (Based on accrued hour requirements)
• Medical Coverage
  - Access to affordable and comprehensive group medical coverage

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A drug screen and background may be required.

Location:

509 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA, 51101

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