Bookkeeper - CPA Firm

American Accounting Association; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company…

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Staff Accountant - Bookkeeper position at Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The role maintains accurate client financial records, records transactions, reconciles bank statements, and prepares financial reports for multiple clients.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and team-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Excel and Word abilities are essential, and the role offers hybrid work in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank & credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries into general ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for clients.
• Process payroll and file payroll tax reports for multiple clients.
• Prepare trial balances, workpapers and reconciliations for tax projects.
• Prepare monthly sales tax reports.
• Data entry and administrative duties.
• Inform clients of project status and requests.
• Provide support on ad-hoc requests and special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel & Word for reporting.

Skills

Excel

Word

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in Accounting

Bookkeeping certification

Payroll certification

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Staff Accountant - Bookkeeper

Employer: Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC
Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Sep 26, 2026

Focus Area: Accounts, Payable / Receivable, Credit Control, Records & Reporting
Role Type: Accountant
Role Level: Intermediate
Certifications: CPA – Certified Public Accountant
Work Mode: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time
Organization Type: Other

We are seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join our fast-growing CPA firm in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for our clients, including recording financial transactions, reconciling bank statements and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active, take initiative, team-oriented individual who possesses excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and people skills. Strong attention to detail is critical as well as the ability to be a significant team player for busy office.

Job Duties

• Perform monthly bank & credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries into general ledger system for multiple clients
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for clients
• Process payroll and file Federal and State monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports for multiple clients
• Prepare trial balances, workpapers and reconciliations as part of annual income tax compliance projects
• Prepare monthly sales tax reports
• Perform data entry and administrative duties
• Inform clients of project status and make information requests
• Provide support on ad-hoc requests and related special projects, as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel & Word experience

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of previous bookkeeping experience
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Experience with accounting software including QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong organization skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Education

• Degree in Accounting or related field
• Bookkeeping and/or payroll certifications

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule