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We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our team and support a portfolio of veterinary and professional-service clients.
This is an in-office, part-time position for someone who is highly experienced in bookkeeping and comfortable independently managing client books from day-to-day transaction review through month-end close.This is not an entry-level bookkeeping position.
Schedule: Part-Time: 25 hours per week
Monday-Friday 12:30 PM-5:30 PM In-office position
About the Role
The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records for assigned clients, with a strong focus on veterinary and healthcare-related businesses.
The ideal candidate has previously worked with bookkeeping for veterinary practices, medical practices, healthcare businesses, or similar professional-service organizations and understands the importance of accurate financial reporting, proper expense classification, reconciliations, and clean books for tax planning and tax preparation.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who does more than simply categorize transactions.The right candidate understands how accurate bookkeeping affects tax preparation, tax planning, cash flow, payroll, business decisions, and the overall financial health of a business.
You should be comfortable identifying issues, asking questions, researching discrepancies, and taking ownership of the quality of the books you manage.
This position is ideal for an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys working with professional clients and wants to become familiar with the unique financial needs of veterinary and healthcare businesses.
Responsibilities
Manage bookkeeping for multiple assigned clients
Categorize and review income and expenses
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Review and maintain the chart of accounts
Record and reconcile loan and financing activity
Review payroll entries and payroll-related transactions
Record owner contributions, distributions, and equity transactions
Review merchant processing deposits and related fees
Identify duplicate, missing, or incorrectly categorized transactions
Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity when applicable
Perform month-end bookkeeping and closing procedures
Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports
Review financial reports for unusual activity or inconsistencies
Perform bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up projects
Maintain supporting documentation for transactions
Communicate with clients when additional information or documentation is needed
Coordinate with tax and payroll team members when necessary
Maintain organized and tax-ready books throughout the year
Required Qualifications
Strong professional bookkeeping experience
Previous bookkeeping experience in the veterinary, medical, healthcare, or related professional-services industry
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals
Experience managing multiple client files or entities
Experience with monthly reconciliations and month-end close
Ability to review financial statements and identify inconsistencies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Comfortable communicating directly with clients regarding bookkeeping questions and missing documentation
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
QuickBooks Online experience
Experience working in an accounting, tax, or bookkeeping firm
Veterinary industry bookkeeping experience
Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations
Experience cleaning up prior-period bookkeeping
Familiarity with S Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and small business accounting
Experience preparing individual or business income tax returns is a strong plus, but is not required
Bilingual - English-Spanish
Tax Experience:
Tax preparation experience is not required for this position. However, candidates with experience preparing individual or business income tax returns will be strongly considered, as there may be opportunities to assist the tax team during tax season
Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32099, US
Who can apply
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