Payroll/Bookkeeper

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:

• Expertise: 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

For more information, call or stop by our office today.

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509 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA, 51101 | (712) 277-8103

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.