Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Gundersons CFO & Bookkeeping Location: In-Person | Hempstead, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive, based on experience ABOUT GUNDERSONS CFO & BOOKKEEPING Gundersons CFO & Bookkeeping is a Texas-based accounting and bookkeeping firm serving small businesses and individual clients. We operate with documented processes, high standards, and an uncompromising commitment to accuracy. We are building a team that takes ownership of their work and thrives in a structured, professional environment where quality is the standard, not the goal. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a detail-driven bookkeeper who does clean, complete work. The kind of person who finishes a task fully before moving to the next one. This is a full-time, in-person role at our Hempstead, TX office. You will manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of small business clients, support walk-in clients at the front office, work within established systems, and report into a structured review process. Accuracy and consistency are not aspirational here; they are the baseline. WHAT YOU'LL DO Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple small business clients Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations Maintain accurate general ledger entries and chart of accounts Process accounts payable and receivable Prepare monthly financial reports: P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow Support payroll coordination and reconciliation Greet and assist walk-in clients, answering routine inquiries and directing complex questions to the appropriate team member Communicate with clients on routine bookkeeping matters Flag discrepancies and escalate issues through proper channels Maintain organized, complete client files within firm systems TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably with small business clients Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO ProAdvisor certification a plus) Solid working knowledge of GAAP bookkeeping principles Experience with bank reconciliations, AP/AR, and monthly financial reporting Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets Experience managing multiple client files simultaneously Familiarity with payroll processing (ADP, Gusto, or similar) WHO YOU ARE We use the Predictive Index (PI) behavioral assessment as part of our hiring process. Our ideal bookkeeper is methodical and precise. You catch errors before they compound, follow documented processes without cutting corners, and take pride in delivering clean books every single month. You work well independently, stay focused on the task at hand, and know when to ask for guidance. A professional, structured workplace where your accuracy is recognized is exactly where you do your best work. You do not need noise or urgency to stay motivated. You need clear expectations and room to do the job right. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification Experience in a multi-client bookkeeping or accounting firm environment Familiarity with year-end workpapers and tax return support documentation WHAT WE OFFER Full-time, in-person position at our Hempstead, TX office Monday through Friday schedule Professional work environment with clear systems and accountability structures Stable, supportive team culture where your work is valued Opportunity to grow with a firm committed to operational excellence HOW TO APPLY Submit your resume along with a brief cover note (3 to 5 sentences) describing the most complex bookkeeping issue you have identified and resolved. Tell us what the issue was, how you caught it, and how you fixed it. Applications submitted without a cover note will not be reviewed. Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Work Location: In person