Full Charge Bookkeeper

Belfint Lyons Shuman•Wilmington, DE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

BLS, one of the largest and most established certified public accounting firms in Delaware, is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper to perform full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting work for small businesses and individuals. The role is based at the firm’s Wilmington, Delaware headquarters and involves keeping multiple clients’ financial records on track, overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance, and helping clients understand their financial information. The bookkeeper guides and reviews accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes rather than manually processing invoices or running payroll. The position uses accounting and data tools, including QuickBooks or similar software, Excel, and potentially Power BI. Work can be remote, in-office, or hybrid outside of client visits; the employee must be local, work on-site when needed, and be able to travel to client sites as required. BLS describes a supportive, growth-oriented environment with career advancement opportunities and ongoing training and mentoring. The stated pay range is $34.00–$37.00 per hour.

Requirements

Experience in full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients or in a company where the employee manages the full bookkeeping function.
Ability to oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial data to non-accountants.
Detail-oriented, efficient, and analytical approach, including the ability to identify and fix issues.
Ability to work independently and collaborate or ask questions when appropriate.
Must be local and open to working on-site when needed.
Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience.
Knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and report writing.
Knowledge of Power BI or other data tools.

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, bank reconciliations, and inventory tracking.
Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processes by guiding and reviewing the work.
Use QuickBooks or similar accounting software and Excel; produce reports and potentially work with Power BI or other data tools.
Interact with clients, explain their books and financial reports, and help them succeed.
Work on-site when needed and travel to client sites as required.
Identify and resolve financial record issues through detail-oriented and analytical work.