Senior Bookkeeper in Vancouver, Washington - #71733 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71733

Senior Bookkeeper
Our client is seeking a dependable, hands-on Senior Bookkeeper who combines strong technical accounting expertise with business savvy and long-term commitment. This individual thrives in a small, relationship-driven environment, takes pride in accuracy and ownership, and serves as a trusted financial partner to leadership. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to build lasting professional relationships while managing complex, multi-entity operations.

This role is onsite in Vancouver, Washington.

Senior Bookkeeper Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping and financial reporting across related entities, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end close.
• Provide hands-on review and guidance to two accounting staff, maintaining high standards for quality and deadlines.
• Lead the transition and optimization of accounting systems to QuickBooks (desktop), strengthening processes and internal controls.
• Manage rental income tracking, lease documentation, lender activity, and replacement reserve draws for multiple properties and loans.
• Serve as the primary financial resource for ownership, delivering ad hoc analysis, investment and dividend tracking, multi-entity income reporting, and coordination with external CPAs.

Senior Bookkeeper Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping or small-business accounting experience, including strong understanding of debits and credits.
• Proven experience managing multi-entity accounting environments and reviewing the work of other accounting staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in QuickBooks (desktop preferred) and advanced Excel skills for financial tracking and analysis.
• Experience supporting real estate, property management, lending activity, or restaurant operations strongly preferred.
• Reliable, long-term oriented professional with strong business acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential financial matters independently.

Compensation: (DOE)

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