Bookkeeper/Client Accounting Services

Melby & Associates PA; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Melby & Associates PA in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Bookkeeper to maintain financial records, record transactions, bring books to trial balance, and assist with tax forms. The role requires attention to detail, organization, and knowledge of best accounting practices.

The candidate will work with the Accounting department, using QuickBooks and Excel, to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple client books and tax-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred, or a related field.
• 2+ years experience preferred as accountant/bookkeeper or similar.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and transactions for multiple clients in QuickBooks and Gusto.
• Verify the accuracy of entered transactions.
• Reconcile monthly statements (bank, credit cards, others).
• Assist with payroll reporting and account reconciliations.
• Assist with onboarding new clients.
• Prepare trial balance.
• Analyze budgets and financial information.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete required tax forms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in accounting

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Accounting systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Bookkeeper to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Accounting department 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 completing tax forms. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of best practices in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data and transactions for multiple business clients on QuickBooks, Gusto
• Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements, bank accounts and other accounts
• Assist with payroll reporting and account reconciliations
• Assist with onboarding new clients
• Prepare trial balance
• Analyze budgets and other financial information
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Complete required tax forms

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, or a related field
• Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position 2+ yrs preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• 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