Senior Bookkeeper (Accrual & GAAP)
Position Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Leadership / Fractional CFO
Position Overview: The Senior Bookkeeper will support the internal finance team by managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining GAAP-aligned bookkeeping practices. This position requires strong experience in QuickBooks and Stripe, accrual-based accounting, GAAP, and the ability to work independently to resolve data discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable & Data Integrity (Primary Focus)
- Support the Accounts Payable (AP) function to alleviate team bandwidth.
- Manage high-volume transaction logging, specifically ensuring Stripe transactions are recorded correctly in QuickBooks.
- Identify and correct data entry errors, such as refunds and credits that have been lumped into incorrect accounts or failed to sync.
- Ensure account assignments are accurate and automated workflows are verified.
2. Month-End Close & Reporting
- Perform month-end close activities with a 10-day close SLA.
- Prepare journal entries and ensure financial data flows correctly for timely reporting.
- Handle prepaid expenses and vendor deals, particularly supporting upcoming Q1 initiatives for financial efficiency.
- Ensure proper revenue recognition according to GAAP standards.
3. Intercompany & Future-Proofing
- Manage and reconcile intercompany transfers and allocations.
- Prepare for potential future entity roll-ups (US, Canada, Dubai) and cross-entity balancing as the company structure evolves.
4. Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with the current bookkeeper to split AP duties and handle commission calculations if needed.
- Participate in twice-weekly finance calls with the leadership team.
- Act as a "plug and play" resource for unit economics and day-to-day data entry.
5. Financial Integrity & Compliance
- Ensure accounting practices are consistent with internal controls and company policies.
- Support audit readiness and documentation organization.
Requirements
Must-Have
- Systems Proficiency: Extensive experience with QuickBooks and Stripe is required.
- Accounting Knowledge: Strong hands-on experience with accrual-based accounting and US GAAP.
- Specific Experience:
- Handling prepaid deals and vendor accruals.
- Correcting data sync issues between payment processors (Stripe) and accounting software.
- Month-end close and journal entries.
- Seniority: Ability to operate at a senior level (proactive, independent) and require minimal training on core accounting principles.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with intercompany transfers and multi-entity roll-ups.
- Previous experience supporting fractional CFO workflows.
Top Skills
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