Bookkeeper

Lee Hecht Harrison

Louisville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$70,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Support, Financial Transactions, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Health Plan, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Public Accounting, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Sales Management, Sales Tax, Section 125 Pre-Tax Plan, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Team Player, Time Management, Trial Balances
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
6 days ago

Bookkeeper

Louisville, KY | On-Site | Direct Hire

Position Overview

Our client, a growing public accounting firm in Louisville, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their Client Accounting Services team. This position supports a diverse portfolio of business clients across various industries, providing day-to-day accounting and financial support. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a client-facing environment, managing multiple engagements, and helping businesses maintain accurate financial records while meeting critical reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional service and ongoing accounting support to a variety of clients.

  • Maintain accurate financial records utilizing QuickBooks and other accounting platforms.

  • Record and reconcile financial transactions, trial balances, and general ledger activity.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements.

  • Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.

  • Process and assist with payroll tax filings, sales tax returns, and related compliance requirements.

  • Generate accounting reports, schedules, and supporting documentation as needed.

  • Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

  • Perform accounting, tax, and other client service engagements while maintaining firm quality standards.

  • Identify opportunities to add value for clients through additional accounting or tax-related services.

  • Draft routine client communications for review by firm leadership.

  • Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring deadlines are met consistently.

Qualifications

  • Coursework in Accounting through Intermediate Accounting or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of two years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.

  • Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.

  • Understanding of payroll tax requirements and payroll-related compliance.

  • Experience supporting employee benefit-related financial reporting, including 401(k), Section 125, and healthcare plans.

  • Proven ability to balance multiple client assignments in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive financial information.

  • Comfortable working with accounting and tax software applications.

  • Willingness to support busy season demands and work additional hours as needed.

Preferred Technology Experience

  • QuickBooks

  • Thomson Reuters Accounting Suite

  • Checkpoint

  • PPC Libraries

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

  • Exposure to a wide range of industries and client businesses.

  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced public accounting professionals.

  • Growing firm with a collaborative team environment.

  • Diverse responsibilities spanning bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll, tax support, and advisory services.

  • Long-term growth potential within a stable and expanding organization.

  • Medical, dental, vision +

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions, please email Zach Gates at zach.gates@lhh.com, or visit our website at www.lhh.com.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Zach Gates

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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About the Company

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