Payroll/Bookkeeper

Aventure Staffing; North Sioux City (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid every Friday

Direct Deposit/Paycards

Paid Holidays & PTO

Medical Coverage

Job summary

Aventure Staffing is seeking a seasoned Payroll/Bookkeeping Specialist for a North Sioux City area accounting firm. You will oversee multi-entity bookkeeping, multi-state payrolls, and tax filings, while ensuring data accuracy and client confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with QuickBooks (ProAdvisor a plus), strong Excel skills, and experience with a range of accounting tools. Join a team focused on accurate financial management and thorough client service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on QuickBooks experience (Online and Desktop). ProAdvisor a major plus.
• Experience managing full-charge bookkeeping and payroll for multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax withholdings, and year-end W-2/1099 processing.
• Proficient in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) and tools like Bill.com, Gusto, ADP, Drake, or Hubdoc.
• Excellent client-facing communication and strict confidentiality.
• Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration preferred (or equivalent years of direct, high-level experience).

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes for multiple client accounts.
• Process multi-state payrolls (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly), track PTO, manage direct deposits, and prepare/file payroll tax returns (940, 941, state unemployment).
• Set up new client files, clean up historical data, optimize chart of accounts, and assist clients with QuickBooks troubleshooting and training.
• Prepare accurate profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for client management teams and tax preppers.
• Serve as the primary daily point of contact for client bookkeeping inquiries, vendor bill pay (A/P), and invoicing (A/R).
• Organize and clean up client records at year-end to ensure seamless hand-offs to our CPA and tax preparation team.

Skills

QuickBooks (Online/Desktop)

Multi-entity bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Client communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Bill.com

Gusto

ADP

Drake

Hubdoc

Job description

Payroll/Bookkeeper | $50k-$70k/yearly (Based on Experience) Monday - Friday | 8am-5pm

A North Sioux City area accounting firm is seeking a seasoned, detail-driven Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist to join their team. If you excel at multi-entity bookkeeping, love solving complex payroll puzzles, and know QuickBooks inside and out, they want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes for multiple client accounts, including bank/credit card reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and adjusting journal entries.
• Process multi-state payrolls (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly), track PTO, manage direct deposits, and prepare/file payroll tax returns (940, 941, state unemployment).
• Set up new client files, clean up messy historical data, optimize chart of accounts, and assist clients with QuickBooks troubleshooting and training.
• Prepare accurate profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for client management teams and tax preppers.
• Serve as the primary daily point of contact for client bookkeeping inquiries, vendor bill pay (A/P), and invoicing (A/R).
• Organize and clean up client records at year-end to ensure seamless hand-offs to our CPA and tax preparation team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience using QuickBooks (both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop). ProAdvisor certification is a major plus!
• Proven experience handling full-charge bookkeeping and payroll for multiple entities simultaneously (preferably within a public accounting or CPA firm setting).
• Deep working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax withholdings, and year‑end W-2/1099 processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs) and modern accounting tools (e.g., Bill.com, Gusto, ADP, Drake, or Hubdoc).
• Exceptional client-facing communication skills and absolute commitment to maintaining strict client confidentiality.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred (or equivalent years of direct, high-level experience).

Benefits & Pay

• $50k-$70k/yearly (Based on Experience)
• Paid every Friday
• Direct Deposit and/or Paycards Available
• Paid Holidays & PTO (Based on accrued hour requirements)
• Medical Coverage - Access to affordable and comprehensive group medical coverage

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A drug screen and background may be required.

Location: 509 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA, 51101

Phone: [phone]