Senior Client Bookkeeper

Novogradac & Company LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Strong professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking a Senior Client Bookkeeper in Cleveland, OH to provide comprehensive bookkeeping services for various clients. This position is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely financial records, supporting higher-volume assignments, and mentoring other bookkeeping team members.

Candidates should possess an Associate's degree in accounting or finance and have 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping, particularly in a professional services environment. Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive bookkeeping experience.
• Experience managing multiple clients with monthly deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing bookkeeping services including transaction entry and reconciliations.
• Support complex client assignments and manage timelines.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new bookkeeping staff.

Skills

Bookkeeping principles

General ledger experience

Microsoft Office (Excel)

QuickBooks Online

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Client Bookkeeper performs execution-focused bookkeeping services for company clients in support of client advisory services, including recording transactions, preparing journal entries, and producing recurring financial deliverables. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely client financial records while supporting more complex or higher-volume assignments, reinforcing consistent use of company workflows and documentation standards, and serving as a procedural resource to the client bookkeeping team.

Location

Available in Dover, OH; Cleveland, OH; Long Beach, CA; Portland, OR; Austin, TX; or Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing bookkeeping services, including transaction entry, journal entries, reconciliations, and recurring close deliverables.
• Support more complex or higher-volume client assignments, including managing timelines and dependencies across a broader client portfolio.
• Serve as a procedural resource for other bookkeeping staff by reinforcing standard workflows, documentation requirements, and internal controls.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new bookkeeping hires, including coaching on company tools, templates, and close processes.
• Perform limited reviews of bookkeeping work for procedural compliance, completeness, and adherence to firm standards; communicate required corrections and follow-up items.
• Communicate with clients regarding routine bookkeeping matters, requests for information, and clarification of source documentation; ensure open items are tracked and resolved.
• Escalate judgment-based, non-routine, or advisory matters appropriately and support resolution by gathering documentation and clearly summarizing the issue.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and 3-5 years of progressive bookkeeping or general ledger experience using accounting software systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online) or an appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• Prior experience in a professional services firm performing bookkeeping or general ledger functions.
• Experience supporting multiple clients with recurring monthly deadlines, including higher-volume or more complex engagements.
• Experience assisting with onboarding, training, or procedural coaching of staff and exposure to the real estate industry is a plus.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and general ledger structure, with a working knowledge of GAAP concepts.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation across multiple clients and engagements.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience using accounting software systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online).
• Ability to perform work accurately and efficiently while managing multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes across a portfolio of clients.
• Ability to review work for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established workflows and documentation standards.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal collaboration and client interactions.
• Ability to consistently follow defined procedures, reinforce standard practices, and escalte non-routine issues appropriately.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: $47,000 to $63,000 depending on experience. Flexible working hours and work arrangements, remote and hybrid opportunities, inclusive workplace, and strong professional growth and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Novogradac & Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer.