Bookkeeper Jobs

If you love solving puzzles and you enjoy making an impact on small businesses and nonprofits, come join us!

We are interviewing for Associates, Specialists, and Managers for either remote or hybrid (if local to Wilmington, DE) roles.

The Company:

Breakwater Accounting & Advisory provides outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services for businesses and nonprofit organizations across the US. We embrace technology to work smarter not harder, and we strive to provide value-add service to each and every client. We are a woman-led company, rated a top workplace by the Delaware News Journal 2 years in a row, and have been featured on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies.

Our Philosophy:

Great people first, technology-forward thinking second – with just the right combination.

The Role and Responsibilities:

We are looking for highly-motivated and talented Bookkeepers. Our bookkeepers are natural problem-solvers and purposeful communicators with an understanding of accounting fundamentals, exceptional client-facing communication skills, and thrive in a small business setting. In this role you will…

• Use your meticulous organization skills to ensure the proper documentation and notes are submitted into accounting systems and client records
• Be an Accounts Receivable pro and prepare customer invoices or sales receipts, receive payments, and follow-up on aging receivables
• Be a key team member with monthly reconciliations and reporting
• Help people on a daily basis through direct communication with our clients
• Be a lifelong learner while growing expertise in new accounting platforms and softwares
• Use your aptitude for detail-orientation to record & classify financial account activity in accounting systems (mainly QuickBooks Online) and process payroll
• Be an Accounts Payable whiz and record all vendor invoices and prepare bill payments

Who are You?

A team player and effective problem-solver seeking a long-term fit with a fast growing company that truly values its employees and clients. You enjoy flexing your brain muscles with concepts like prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, class tracking, sales tax entries, payroll and payroll tax, cash vs. accrual, & journal entries! It's like a puzzle, and you love solving puzzles!

All of our team members are guided by Breakwater’s Core Principles. We are: proactive, positive, purposeful, protective, and principled. If these principles resonate with you, too, let’s talk.

• You love helping people and being a part of a team that supports each other
• If applying for Manager level, you possess an Accounting degree (Bachelors or Masters)
• You are located in one of the following states: DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI.
• You pride yourself on being organized and detail oriented
• You have experience with accounting and bookkeeping for multiple clients simultaneously
• You have expertise in using multiple accounting/payroll softwares and platforms: QuickBooks Online (QBO), Bill.com, Gusto, etc.
• You are excited to learn new technology and resourceful in coming up with solutions

What would we offer you?

• FIVE weeks of PTO on top of company-observed holidays
• A supportive, friendly, fun culture that truly values work/life balance
• A Base Salary depending on level of experience:
• Our Specialists are offered a base salary of $50,000-$62,000
• Our Associates are offered a base salary of $44,000-$49,000
• We'll help you save for your golden years with a 401K company match
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Our Managers are offered a base salary of $70,000-$85,000

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