Full Charge Bookkeeper

We are looking for a highly organized Full Charge Bookkeeper to join a consulting firm in Birmingham, Alabama on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small-company setting and can take ownership of core accounting activities that support consultants, clients, and internal staff. The position will play a key part in keeping billing, payroll, payables, and collections running smoothly while working closely with leadership in a fast-paced services environment. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full cycle of bookkeeping activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll support, and bank reconciliations.
• Process client invoicing on a bi-weekly schedule by transferring consultant hours from the timekeeping system into QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Oversee payments related to consultants, employee compensation, and approved business expenses with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up with clients on past-due balances, and help maintain consistent cash flow through proactive collections efforts.
• Administer payroll coordination for internal salaried employees, including bonus or commission components, as well as 1099 consultants paid on a bi-weekly basis.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records in QuickBooks Desktop for a services and staffing-focused operation.
• Support accounting needs tied to consultants working across multiple states, including awareness of varying tax and employment considerations.
• Collaborate with company leadership to provide dependable day-to-day accounting support during the transition to a permanent position.
• Hands-on full charge bookkeeping experience in a small business or services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Enterprise or QuickBooks Desktop is required.
• Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Background handling payroll for both employees and independent contractors, including 1099 payments.
• Familiarity with client billing, collections, and maintaining accurate invoicing records.
• Understanding of multi-state tax or employment considerations is highly valued.
• Prior experience supporting a staffing, consulting, or contractor-based business is preferred.