Bookkeeper

Bob Garrett Services; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Garrett Services, Salem, VA, is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and provide leadership with timely insights. This small-business environment emphasizes reliability and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include AP/AR, payroll support, month-end close, journal entries, job costing, and collaboration with leadership on budgeting, performance, and compliance. QuickBooks and Excel proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, construction/home services a plus
• QuickBooks and MS Excel proficiency is required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll support
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, and reporting
• Track job costing and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, performance, and compliance

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

Payroll support

Organization & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

COMPETITIVE PAY, CERTIFIED TRAINING, CONSISTENT YEAR-ROUND WORK

Location: Salem, VA

Bookkeeper | Bob Garrett Services | Salem, VA
Bob Garrett Services is the largest residential generator dealer in Southwest Virginia and a trusted provider of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. For over 18 years, we’ve proudly served the Roanoke area with reliable, high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer care. We’re looking for a Bookkeeper to handle day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and support leadership with timely financial insights. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a small business environment, this role could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll support
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, and reporting
• Track job costing and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, performance, and compliance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience (construction/home services a plus)
• QuickBooks and MS Excel proficiency is required
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred but not required

Bob Garrett Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must pass a comprehensive pre-employment screening upon hire, including a review of criminal history.