Bookkeeper

SMG Accountants, Bookkeepers and Advisors•Islandia, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

SMG ABA LLC is hiring a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate, current, and decision-ready books for multiple clients. The role supports clean general ledgers, timely financial reporting, payroll, and tax-related work. The position is based onsite in Islandia, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a lunch break, with half-day Fridays during the summer. The Bookkeeper will review daily priorities and client questions, validate and categorize activity across client files, coordinate with teammates about deadlines, prepare weekly or month-end outputs, and flag unusual items for prompt resolution. SMG ABA LLC describes a team environment focused on hard work, personal and professional growth, and recognition of team contributions.

Requirements

Strong Excel skills.
Ability to work across multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented and deadline-oriented.
Analytical and problem-solving ability.
Client service mindset.
Clear, professional communication.

Responsibilities

Perform QuickBooks bookkeeping, including journal entries and general ledger management.
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Process weekly payroll and prepare payroll clearing entries.
Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Set up and map bank feeds and code transactions.
Prepare weekly and monthly profit-and-loss reports and comparative analyses.
Support payroll tax and sales tax preparation.
Support close activities by reconciling payables, prepaids, and accruals.
Review and categorize client activity, respond to open client questions, coordinate with teammates about deadlines, and flag unusual items.