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About Us

Balanced Bookkeeping & Advisory Services is a growing, team-oriented bookkeeping firm dedicated to helping small businesses and nonprofits gain clarity and confidence in their finances. We take pride in providing accurate, dependable service while building lasting relationships with our clients. We believe in teamwork, accountability, professional growth, and creating a positive work environment where people enjoy what they do. As we continue to grow, we're looking for motivated, detail-oriented professionals who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term career with a team that values their contributions.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented bookkeeper who can confidently manage multiple client accounts, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt to the changing needs of a busy bookkeeping firm. This position requires more than basic data entry or accounts payable/receivable experience. We need someone who understands accounting principles, can identify and resolve discrepancies, and takes ownership of their work.

This is a full-time position (35–40 hours per week), primarily remote, with occasional in-person client meetings and team meetings. Candidates MUST live within driving distance of the Troy/Dayton, Ohio, area to accommodate these meetings.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for managing bookkeeping for multiple small business and nonprofit clients across various industries.
• Categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate records in QuickBooks Online.
• Complete month-end close procedures and prepare accurate, timely financial statements.
• Review financial statements for accuracy, identify unusual activity or discrepancies, and research and resolve issues.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while adapting to changing client needs.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with clients and team members, including following up on outstanding information.
• Take ownership of assigned client accounts, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist clients with QuickBooks Online questions and provide basic guidance or training when needed.

What’s Important to Us: We're looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, comfortable switching between clients and tasks throughout the day, and confident enough in their accounting knowledge to recognize when something doesn't look right. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team are essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Must live in the Dayton, Ohio, area and be available for occasional in-person meetings.
• 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience, with experience managing the full bookkeeping cycle—not just A/P, A/R, or data entry.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online is required, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and navigating the current interface.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and GAAP, with the ability to review financial statements, recognize errors, and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, balance competing deadlines, and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate directly and professionally with clients and team members.
• Organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive in following through on responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills—not just knowing how to enter transactions, but understanding how they affect the financial statements.
• Comfortable taking ownership of assigned work while collaborating with and supporting a team.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus, but not required.
• Patience and a willingness to help educate clients on QuickBooks Online and bookkeeping processes are a plus.
• A positive attitude, sense of humor, and team-first mindset. We work hard, support each other, and believe work should be enjoyable!

Schedule & Benefits

• Full-time position: 35–40 hours per week
• Flexible schedule, Monday–Friday, during regular business hours
• Primarily remote work with occasional in-person client and team meetings
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Paid holidays
• One week PTO after one year of employment
• Monthly phone stipend
• Company-provided laptop, second monitor, and all necessary software
• Review in 90 days

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Work with a variety of clients across different industries, keeping your accounting skills sharp and your work interesting.
• Be part of a knowledgeable, supportive team where collaboration, sharing ideas, and helping each other succeed are encouraged.
• Use your accounting expertise to solve problems, improve accuracy, and make a meaningful difference for clients.
• Enjoy flexibility and work-life balance with a schedule that respects your commitments outside of work.
• Continue learning and growing with opportunities to expand your accounting knowledge, develop new skills, and advance within our growing firm.
• Clear expectations and established processes to help you stay organized and manage client responsibilities effectively.
• A positive, professional work environment where accuracy and accountability matter, but we also believe in having fun along the way!