Bookkeeper

Hightower and Associates; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Professional environment

Job summary

Hightower & Associates, LLC in Southlake, TX is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. The role focuses on accurate, detail-oriented financial record-keeping using QuickBooks Online and Desktop, with advanced Excel skills including PivotTables.

The candidate will manage multiple client accounts, resolve discrepancies, and produce precise financial statements while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop is required.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables are required.
• Strong knowledge of debits, credits, and general ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Reconcile bank, credit cards, and ledgers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain general ledgers and adjust journal entries.
• Review P&L and Balance Sheets for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll tax reporting.
• Prepare year-end financial records for tax return prep.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel

PivotTables

Journal entries

Confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hightower & Associates, LLC – Southlake, TX

Position Type: Full-Time | In-Office

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Overview

Bookkeeper

Hightower & Associates, LLC – Southlake, TX

Position Type: Full-Time | In-Office

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Overview

Hightower & Associates, LLC, an established accounting and tax firm in Southlake, Texas, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, strong accounting knowledge, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables.

We are looking for a dependable professional who can independently manage multiple client accounts, identify and resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple business clients.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and record adjusting journal entries.
• Review Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets for accuracy.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain fixed asset records and loan amortization schedules.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll tax reporting.
• Prepare year-end financial records for business tax return preparation.
• Create and analyze Excel PivotTables and complex spreadsheets.
• Utilize Excel formulas, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, and SUMIFS.
• Import, export, and organize financial data.
• Assist with QuickBooks conversions, transaction imports, and accounting cleanup.
• Investigate discrepancies and make necessary corrections.
• Communicate with clients regarding missing documentation and accounting questions.
• Manage multiple client accounts and meet established deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in BOTH QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, are required.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Strong bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliation skills.
• Ability to identify and correct accounting discrepancies independently.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a CPA firm or accounting practice.
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification.
• Accounting degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Payroll processing and payroll tax reporting experience.
• Familiarity with business tax returns, including Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1120.
• Experience with accounting software conversions and bookkeeping cleanup.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper who understands accounting principles and takes pride in producing accurate, reliable financial records.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently, recognize discrepancies, troubleshoot accounting issues, and take ownership of assigned client accounts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Professional and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

Location: Southlake, Texas

Position: Full-Time, In-Office