Bookkeeper

SMG Accountants, Bookkeepers and Advisors•Town of Islip, NY

16d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

SMG ABA LLC is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate, current, decision-ready books for multiple clients. The role supports clean general ledgers, timely reporting, and dependable payroll- and tax-related work. The position is onsite in Islandia, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a lunch break, plus half-day Fridays during the summer. A typical workday includes reviewing priorities and open client questions, validating and categorizing activity across client files, coordinating with teammates on upcoming deadlines, preparing weekly or month-end outputs, and flagging unusual items for follow-up. The Bookkeeper also organizes notes and outstanding work for the next day. SMG ABA LLC describes its workplace as a supportive, team-oriented environment that values hard work, personal and professional growth, and celebrating achievements. The company has headquarters in Islandia, New York, and additional offices in New York City and St. Petersburg, Florida.

Requirements

Strong Excel skills.
Comfort working across multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented and deadline-oriented.
Analytical and able to solve problems.
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 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 client activity, categorize items, address client questions, coordinate with teammates on deadlines, and flag unusual items.