Job Description
Accounting & Bookkeeping Associate (Full-Time) CPA Firm | Growth-Focused | Mentorship-Driven Role About Blue Haven CPA PLLC Blue Haven CPA is a growing CPA firm located in the Harmony / Union Grove area of North Carolina. We currently provide tax preparation and planning services for both individuals and business owners, and we are in the process of expanding and strengthening our accounting and advisory services for business clients. Recently, we acquired an accounting practice and are actively working to stabilize and support our growing client base while improving internal systems, workflows, and capacity. As we continue to grow, our focus is shifting toward building stronger, long-term relationships with business owners and expanding into more ongoing advisory and accounting services. At this stage of growth, we are not a fully “finished” firm—we are actively building toward a more modern, efficient, and scalable practice. That means our team plays a direct role in shaping how we operate, improving processes, and helping us evolve the firm into what it is becoming. Our long-term vision is to become a premier tax and accounting firm in the region, known for high-quality work, strong client relationships, and practical advisory support for business owners. We value Accuracy and attention to detail Ownership and accountability Willingness to improve processes and adapt Strong client relationships A supportive, team-oriented environment Continuous learning and professional growth If you are looking to be part of a firm that is actively growing, improving, and evolving into a more advisory-focused practice, Blue Haven CPA offers the opportunity to grow alongside us and help shape that future. Intro We are a growing CPA firm looking for an Accounting & Bookkeeper Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is early in their accounting career (1–2 years of experience or recent accounting graduate) who wants hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow quickly in a fast-paced, modern accounting firm. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just data entry—they want to understand how businesses run, clean up real financials, and grow into a well-rounded accounting professional. What You’ll Do In this role, you will support a variety of client accounting and internal firm needs, including: Full-cycle bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations Cleaning up and catching up client books (prior months/years) Adjusting and maintaining balance sheet accounts (loans, accruals, equity, etc.) Sales tax filings and support Payroll processing and payroll support Accounts payable and accounts receivable support Client onboarding after training and ramp-up Working across multiple technology platforms and tools used by the firm Supporting the preparation of accurate monthly financial reports As you grow in the role, you will gain exposure to more client communication, process development, and advisory-style work. What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and excited to grow in a professional accounting environment. Ideal candidate traits: 1–2 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience OR recent accounting graduate Strong attention to detail and accuracy Highly organized with strong follow-through Ownership mentality—you take responsibility for your work and results Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset Strong willingness to learn and grow quickly Comfortable communicating with clients in a professional way Excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced firm Genuinely interested in becoming a strong bookkeeper and accounting professional Why Work With Us This is not a “heads-down, do the same thing every day” bookkeeping job. You will be joining a firm that is: Focused on growth and modernization of accounting services Built around mentorship directly with the firm owner Actively improving internal systems and processes—and you’ll help shape them Expanding into advisory and value-added services for business owners Opportunity to transition into more advanced accounting and advisory work Fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive Committed to helping team members grow their skills quickly