Bookkeeper/Office Mgr (Onsite)

Landscaping by J. Michael; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Landscaping by J. Michael in Plymouth County, MA is seeking an on-site Bookkeeper / Office Manager to manage day-to-day accounting, maintain the general ledger, handle payables/receivables, and coordinate with an external accountant.

The role requires 2–3+ years of bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online proficiency, Excel skills, and attention to detail. You’ll produce monthly/quarterly reports, support payroll, and help improve workflows in a small, hands-on team.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of bookkeeping experience in a small business
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online
• Excel proficiency with formulas and reconciliations
• Experience with journal entries and month-end close
• Understanding of accrual vs cash accounting
• Payroll and basic tax filings experience
• High detail orientation and confidentiality
• Able to work full-time on-site in Plymouth County

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support payroll processing
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Monitor budgets vs actuals and flag variances
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Assist with sales tax and payroll tax filings
• Coordinate with external accountant for year-end
• Improve bookkeeping processes and introduce efficiency

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Accrual vs. cash

Payroll and tax filings

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting certification / QuickBooks certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

On-Site Bookkeeper / Office Manager (Plymouth County, MA)

Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Reports to: Owner / Finance Manager

About Us

We’re a small, fast-moving business based in Massachusetts. We care a lot about staying organized, keeping clean books, and making smart financial decisions.

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper who enjoys getting into the details, keeping things accurate, and helping a business run smoothly behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping. Your work will help keep our finances clear, accurate, and up to date.

You’ll:

• Keep the general ledger updated and make sure transactions are properly recorded
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (invoicing, payments, vendor bills, tracking balances)
• Do monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and help sort out any discrepancies
• Support payroll processing and coordinate with our payroll provider
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Help track budgets vs. actuals and flag anything unusual or off-track
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Assist with sales tax, payroll tax filings, and other compliance needs
• Work closely with our external accountant for year-end and tax preparation
• Help improve bookkeeping processes and find ways to make things more efficient

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience (small business experience is a plus)
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
• Comfortable using Excel (formulas, pivots, reconciliations)
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Understanding of accrual vs. cash accounting
• Familiarity with payroll and basic tax filings (sales tax, payroll tax, 1099s)
• High attention to detail and strong sense of confidentiality
• Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Plymouth County

Nice to Have

• Bookkeeping or accounting certification / QuickBooks certification
• Experience with budgeting or financial reporting
• Interest in improving workflows or using automation tools
• Exposure to ERP systems or inventory-based accounting

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Stable, on-site role with clear day-to-day responsibilities
• Small team where your work really matters and is seen
• Opportunity to grow as the business grows
• Hands-on exposure to the full bookkeeping cycle
• A supportive environment where improvements and ideas are welcome

Compensation

$55,000 – $62,000 annually