Bookkeeper/Office Mgr (Onsite)
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Landscaping by J. Michael. Marshfield · full-time · $55,000–$62,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep the general ledger current and record transactions accurately across accounts payable and receivable
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly, investigate differences, and support payroll coordination
- Prepare monthly and quarterly profit, balance sheet, and cash flow reports; flag budget variances
- Maintain fixed-asset and depreciation records, assist with tax filings, and support year-end work with the external accountant
- Improve bookkeeping workflows while handling invoices, vendor bills, payments, and outstanding balances
What you bring
- At least two years of practical bookkeeping experience, with small-business background preferred
- Strong QuickBooks Online skills are required, along with comfort using Excel formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliations
- You have worked with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close, and understand cash and accrual accounting
- You are familiar with payroll and basic sales tax, payroll tax, and 1099 filings
Who this fits
This full-time role suits a detail-focused bookkeeper who values accurate records, confidentiality, and hands-on work across the bookkeeping cycle. You must be able to work on-site in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
From the employer
On-Site Bookkeeper / Office Manager (Plymouth County, MA)
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Reports to: Owner / Finance Manager
About Us
We’re a small, fast-moving business based in Massachusetts. We care a lot about staying organized, keeping clean books, and making smart financial decisions.
We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper who enjoys getting into the details, keeping things accurate, and helping a business run smoothly behind the scenes.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping. Your work will help keep our finances clear, accurate, and up to date.
You'll:
- Keep the general ledger updated and make sure transactions are properly recorded
- Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (invoicing, payments, vendor bills, tracking balances)
- Do monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and help sort out any discrepancies
- Support payroll processing and coordinate with our payroll provider
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Help track budgets vs. actuals and flag anything unusual or off-track
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Assist with sales tax, payroll tax filings, and other compliance needs
- Work closely with our external accountant for year-end and tax preparation
- Help improve bookkeeping processes and find ways to make things more efficient
What We’re Looking For
- 2–3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience (small business experience is a plus)
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
- Comfortable using Excel (formulas, pivots, reconciliations)
- Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Understanding of accrual vs. cash accounting
- Familiarity with payroll and basic tax filings (sales tax, payroll tax, 1099s)
- High attention to detail and strong sense of confidentiality
- Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Plymouth County
Nice to Have
- Bookkeeping or accounting certification / QuickBooks certification
- Experience with budgeting or financial reporting
- Interest in improving workflows or using automation tools
- Exposure to ERP systems or inventory-based accounting
Why You’ll Like Working Here
- Stable, on-site role with clear day-to-day responsibilities
- Small team where your work really matters and is seen
- Opportunity to grow as the business grows
- Hands-on exposure to the full bookkeeping cycle
- A supportive environment where improvements and ideas are welcome
Compensation
$55,000 – $62,000 annually