Bookkeeper & Office Manager — QuickBooks Expert

Chesapeake Search Partners; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Manager to join our client’s team. This hands-on role focuses on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, with additional general office management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on QuickBooks experience and can independently manage daily accounting tasks while supporting office operations, vendor coordination, and administrative needs of the front office.

Qualifications

• Prior bookkeeping or accounting support experience.
• Hands-on QuickBooks experience or similar accounting software.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, reconciliations, and daily accounting processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Admin, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records in QuickBooks, including coding and reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable: invoicing, payments, check runs, vendor docs.
• Process deposits, support accounts receivable, and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and maintain organized records for reporting.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices, payments, and vendor accounts.
• Assist with general office administration and vendor coordination.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Bookkeeper / Office Manager to join our client’s team. This hands-on role focuses on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, with additional general office management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on QuickBooks experience and can independently manage daily accounting tasks while supporting office operations, vendor coordination, and administrative needs of the front office.