Bookkeeper

BONSAI BUILDERS; Leicester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Career growth

Job summary

BONSAI BUILDERS seeks a meticulous Bookkeeper in Massachusetts to maintain accurate financial records and support leadership with regulatory compliance. You will record transactions, prepare the trial balance, and perform some HR duties. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting and GAAP knowledge, with Excel and QuickBooks experience.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• GAAP knowledge and accounting principles emphasized.
• Strong numeric and analytical abilities; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and transactions.
• Verify accuracy of entered transactions.
• Prepare trial balance for review.
• Pull reports for senior management on budgets and finances.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Complete forms for compliance as needed.
• Perform some HR duties as part of duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Bookkeeper to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Leadership Team to maintain accurate financial records and ensure the company’s compliance with all legal requirements. Your responsibilities will include recording and verifying transactions, bringing the books to the trial balance stage, and performing some HR duties. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of best practices in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and transactions
• Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered
• Prepare trial balance
• Pull reports for senior management to review budgetary and other financial information
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Complete required forms as needed for compliance
• Perform some HR duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills