What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at Calculated Hire?
What You’ll Own
Financial Management:
- Handle bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations across multiple businesses.
- Utilize QuickBooks, Sage 100, and Excel to generate reports and track financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in financial planning.
HR & Payroll:
- Oversee payroll processing and employee records.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and benefits administration to support a strong team culture.
Operations & Executive Support:
- Work alongside ownership to streamline business processes and vendor management.
- Provide high-level administrative support and assist in scaling operations efficiently.
- Leads and participates in physical inventory counts.
- Liaison for third party ERP and IT contractors.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure GAAP or other relevant accounting standards are followed
- Coordinate internal and external audits
- Maintain compliance with tax laws, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process
- Provide financial forecasting and long-range planning
- Analyze variances between actuals vs. budget
Accounting Operations Oversight:
- Supervise general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets
- Manage closing processes (monthly/quarterly/year-end)
- Ensure accounting systems and processes are efficient and accurate
Qualifications
- 5 years in accounting/bookkeeping, with QuickBooks & Excel expertise. Relevant course work counts as experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset—proactive, resourceful, and adaptable.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in multi-entity businesses.
- Detail-oriented and tech-savvy, with a passion for optimizing operations.