Bookkeeper

Metcalf & Company LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

CPA career pathways

Mentorship

Growth-minded culture

Job summary

Metcalf & Company LLC is a fast-growing CPA firm in Alabama seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join the Client Advisory Services team. You will manage multiple client accounts, record daily transactions in QuickBooks Online, and handle payroll processing with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration with CAS and senior accountants to deliver timely reports and support year-end work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Payroll processing experience (ADP, QBO Payroll, or Accounting CS).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP basics and double-entry accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts with accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple client accounts.
• Record and categorize daily transactions (sales, expenses, payroll, etc.) in QuickBooks Online and other accounting systems.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare month-end close deliverables, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Manage payroll processing for clients, including data entry, payroll runs, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Process payroll tax filings and payments on behalf of clients (quarterly and annually).
• Track employee time, PTO, and benefits where applicable.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tracking.
• Collaborate with CAS team and senior accountants to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Provide support for year-end tax preparation and audits.
• Maintain client files in accordance with firm standards (digital binder system).

Skills

3+ years bookkeeping

QuickBooks Online

Payroll processing

GAAP basics

Multi-client management

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ADP

Accounting CS

Job description

Metcalf & Company LLC is a fast-growing, values-driven CPA firm specializing in Tax Advisory Services (TAS), Client Advisory Services (CAS), and Legal Advisory Services (LAS). We partner with ambitious business owners and professionals to help them scale, stay compliant, and achieve financial clarity. Our team is built on integrity, precision, and a commitment to client success.

We’re expanding and looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our Client Advisory Services team. If you thrive in a structured environment, enjoy working with small businesses, and love keeping numbers clean and accurate, this is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple client accounts.
• Record and categorize daily transactions (sales, expenses, payroll, etc.) in QuickBooks Online and other accounting systems.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare month-end close deliverables, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Manage payroll processing for clients, including data entry, payroll runs, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Process payroll tax filings and payments on behalf of clients (quarterly and annually).
• Track employee time, PTO, and benefits where applicable.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable tracking.
• Collaborate with CAS team and senior accountants to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Provide support for year-end tax preparation and audits.
• Maintain client files in accordance with firm standards (digital binder system).

Qualifications

• Required:
  • 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
  • Payroll processing experience (ADP, QBO Payroll, or Accounting CS).
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP basics and double-entry accounting.
  • Ability to manage multiple client accounts with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Preferred:
  • Experience working in a public accounting firm.
  • Familiarity with payroll tax compliance and multi-state payroll.
  • Experience with CAS or outsourced CFO services.

Skills & Attributes

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to client needs.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new accounting tools and firm software.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Professional development and CPA firm career pathways.
• Exposure to diverse industries and fast-scaling businesses.
• Collaborative and growth-minded culture.
• Structured systems, training, and mentorship to support your success.

Compensation: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

At Metcalf & Company LLC, our mission is clear: to help our clients in their pursuit to live and to protect their best financial life. We offer personalized financial strategies, comprehensive advisory, and unwavering support to help our clients navigate the complex financial landscape. We are not just accountants; we are partners in their pursuit of financial prosperity. We’re here to empower our clients, build trust, facilitate fulfillment, and help create a long lasting legacy.

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