Book Keeper / Office Manager

Bookkeeper & Office Manager

Staff One Recruiting is conducting a direct-hire search for an established, privately owned organization in the Chicago / North Shore area seeking an experienced Bookkeeper & Office Manager.

This full-time, on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced hands-on bookkeeper who can independently manage day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll while also taking ownership of key office and administrative responsibilities.

The right candidate will be highly detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, and known for strong follow-through. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys having broad responsibility within a growing small-business environment.

Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 annually
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Employment: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Location: Chicago / North Shore

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AP/AR, bookkeeping and financial record keeping
• Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll information
• Perform bank, credit-card and account reconciliations
• Identify, research and resolve bookkeeping discrepancies
• Support month-end, year-end, tax and reporting needs in coordination with ownership and outside accounting professionals
• Support employee onboarding, benefits, PTO and personnel administration
• Coordinate vendors, insurance and general office administration
• Maintain organized, accurate and confidential financial and administrative records
• Take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
• Strong hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online
• Strong hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online Payroll
• Experience with AP/AR, payroll and account reconciliations
• Strong Excel and general technology skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and follow-through
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in a small or privately owned business environment is highly desirable
• Experience supporting HR, benefits or office operations is a plus

The Ideal Candidate

You're a hands-on bookkeeping professional who takes pride in accuracy, organization and getting things done. You enjoy taking ownership of your work, solving problems before they become larger issues, and supporting the broader operations of a business.

You value integrity, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and doing quality work.