Full Charge Bookkeeper

Jacobson Lawrence & Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, performing bank reconciliations, and handling payroll processing with QuickBooks. Candidates should have 3-5 years of public accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of tax regulations. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment focused on client success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years public accounting experience.
• Worked in a fully cloud-based environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, sales tax, and employment tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations for clients.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements.
• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll using QuickBooks.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Spanish speaking

Tools

QuickBooks

Creative Solutions Accounting

Job description

At JLCO Inc. , our mission is to deliver a comprehensive and holistic approach to professional services, offering more than traditional accounting and tax support.

Our Vision

Our vision is to act as a central advisor and trusted influence, providing an ecosystem of solutions designed to address every aspect of each of our firms' clients' financial health and well-being, and meet their ever-changing needs.

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do, from client relationships to team collaboration.

Integrity in Every Action

We believe trust is the foundation of every client relationship and every internal partnership. At JLCO, integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. From tax compliance to IT security, we uphold industry-leading standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability to guide every decision we make.

Collaboration that Elevates

We achieve more when we work together. Collaboration at JLCO means breaking down silos between offices, departments, and teams to create a dynamic client and employee experience. By respecting each other's strengths and sharing knowledge, we elevate not only our teams, but the clients and community we serve.

Innovation with Purpose

We embrace change and harness technology to move our clients and our firm forward. At JLCO, innovation isn't about chasing trends — it's about implementing solutions that create efficiency, deliver clarity, and open new possibilities for growth. Every technology and tool we adopt is tested to ensure it aligns with our mission of empowering our clients toward their best future.

Job Description

Job Summary :

Responsibilities include accounting functions such as general ledger maintenance, payroll processing, sales tax preparation and income tax preparation. Other duties include month end journal entries, maintenance and reconciliation of fixed assets, bank reconciliations, financial statement reporting, preparation of quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and preparation of annual information returns.

List of Duties & Responsibilities (not intended to be all-inclusive):

• Prepare bank reconciliations for clients.
• Produce monthly, quarterly or annual financial statements and accompanying reports for clients.
• Prepare month-end journal entries for the above-mentioned clients, including all workpapers.
• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll using QuickBooks software and transmit payroll taxes electronically to IRS and EDD.
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll reports for clients using QuickBooks software and CSA.
• Prepare quarterly sales tax reports and submit electronically on behalf of clients.
• Prepare annual information returns (1096 & 1099’s).
• Prepare annual business license renewals, business property statements (Form 571-L), workers’ compensation renewals, and any other forms client’s need assistance with.
• Manage 3 large medical groups using QuickBooks Desktop 2024, including posting daily deposits, paying all bills, responding to all mail and correspondence, work with client to submit payroll to ADP on a semi-monthly basis, reconciling multiple bank accounts and work with accounting manager to ensure that all aspects of client management are covered.
• Prepare individual and business income tax returns.

Other Work as Required/Requested

May be assigned special projects or other assignments and work tasks that are within the scope and level of the position, and relative to the need for flexible Company operations.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• 3-5 years public accounting experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Worked in fully cloud-based environment and cloud accounting
• Federal, state, sales tax and employment tax knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Spanish speaking is a plus

Preferred: Experience working with QuickBooks and Creative Solutions Accounting software.