Bookkeeper

Chesapeake Search Partners; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Manager to join our client’s team. This hands-on role focuses on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, with additional general office management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on QuickBooks experience and can independently manage daily accounting tasks while supporting office operations, vendor coordination, and administrative needs of the front office.

Qualifications

• Prior bookkeeping or accounting support experience.
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience or similar accounting software.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and daily accounting processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Admin, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records in QuickBooks, including coding and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable: invoicing, payments, check runs, vendor docs.
• Process deposits, support accounts receivable, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and maintain organized records for reporting.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices, payments, and vendor accounts.
• Assist with general office administration and vendor coordination.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Manager to join our client in Elkridge, MD. This opportunity is with an established company supporting the commercial construction industry, offering a hands-on role focused primarily on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, along with some general office management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong bookkeeping background, hands-on experience with QuickBooks, and the ability to independently manage daily accounting activities while supporting the administrative needs of the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks, including transaction coding, account reconciliations, and general bookkeeping.
• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, payment preparation, check runs, and vendor documentation.
• Process deposits, support accounts receivable recordkeeping, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and maintain organized financial records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, payments, and vendor accounts.
• Assist with general office administration, including purchasing, office supplies, incoming calls, correspondence, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a dedicated bookkeeping or accounting support role required.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system required.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to assist with occasional office management responsibilities.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.