Bookkeeper

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Opportunities to grow your accounting/

Competitive salary DOE

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Kernersville, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support multiple small-business clients with day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and clear financial reporting. You will manage QuickBooks Online files, handle accounts payable and receivable, and communicate with clients to resolve questions while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

The role offers a flexible environment, exposure to diverse industries, and opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience managing books for multiple clients.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple small-business clients.
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Categorize and record income and expenses accurately.
• Enter and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain organized and complete financial records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients regarding missing information, transactions, and bookkeeping questions.
• Identify unusual transactions or discrepancies and work toward appropriate resolutions.
• Assist with sales tax, payroll, or other accounting-related tasks as needed.
• Maintain client confidentiality and protect sensitive financial information.
• Meet established deadlines and manage priorities across multiple client accounts.
• Follow the firm’s bookkeeping procedures, standards, and quality-control processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Online

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel/Sheets

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Bookkeeper

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Location:Kernersville, NC
Reports To: Owner / Accounting Manager

About the Company

We are a growing small-business bookkeeping firm that provides reliable, accurate, and personalized bookkeeping services to small business owners. We work with clients across a variety of industries and help them stay organized, understand their financials, and make informed business decisions.

We are looking for a Bookkeeper who is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working with multiple small-business clients. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Online and enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities.

Position Overview

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for a portfolio of small-business clients. This role will involve day-to-day bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and communicating with clients to obtain information and resolve questions.

The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, comfortable working independently, and takes pride in producing accurate, clean financials.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple small-business clients.

• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Categorize and record income and expenses accurately.

• Enter and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and identify discrepancies.

• Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Maintain organized and complete financial records and supporting documentation.

• Communicate with clients regarding missing information, transactions, and bookkeeping questions.

• Identify unusual transactions or discrepancies and work toward appropriate resolutions.

• Assist with sales tax, payroll, or other accounting-related tasks as needed.

• Maintain client confidentiality and protect sensitive financial information.

• Meet established deadlines and manage priorities across multiple client accounts.

• Follow the firm’s bookkeeping procedures, standards, and quality-control processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.

• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Online required.

• Experience managing books for small businesses or multiple clients strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable communicating professionally with small-business owners and clients.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Ability to identify problems, research discrepancies, and find solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a bookkeeping, accounting, or CPA firm.

• QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification.

• Experience with payroll, sales tax, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Experience working with businesses in multiple industries.

• Familiarity with accounting integrations and receipt/document management systems.

• Experience preparing books for year-end tax preparation.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunity to work with a variety of small businesses and industries.

• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities to grow your accounting and bookkeeping skills.

• Competitive salaryDOE

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is organized, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and takes ownership of their work. You don't need to know everything on day one, but you should be comfortable asking questions, learning new things, and taking responsibility for delivering accurate financials to our clients.

If you enjoy helping small-business owners stay financially organized and want to be part of a growing bookkeeping firm, we'd love to hear from you.