Full Charge Bookkeeper - Englewood, FL
Accounting & Finance
Job Title: Full Charge Bookkeeper
Location: Englewood, FL (100% on-site)
Type: Contract to Hire
Pay: $50-$55k/year
Job Title: Full-Cycle Bookkeeper / Payroll & Member Accounts Specialist
Position Summary
The Bookkeeper is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and member billing support. This role requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, and customer service, as the Bookkeeper will regularly interact with country club members, internal staff, and management regarding billing, payments, and account inquiries.
This position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth financial operations rather than financial analysis, which is handled by accounting leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records
- Record all financial transactions, including invoices, payments, deposits, and journal entries
- Perform full-cycle bookkeeping from transaction entry through reconciliation
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and member accounts on a regular basis
- Assist with month-end close support and preparation of standard financial reports
- Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial records
- Fact-check accounting data and notify senior leadership of errors or irregularities
Payroll Processing
- Process regular and off-cycle payroll accurately and on time
- Track employee hours, PTO, deductions, and payroll adjustments
- Ensure payroll compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
- Maintain payroll records and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure proper approvals
- Manage payment schedules and issue timely payments
- Maintain vendor files and respond to vendor inquiries
- Track expenses and ensure accurate coding to accounts
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Member Billing
- Prepare and process member invoices, dues, and assessments
- Post payments and manage receivables balances
- Follow up on outstanding balances with members in a professional, service-oriented manner
- Resolve billing questions and discrepancies for country club members
Customer & Member Support
- Serve as a key point of contact for country club members regarding billing, payments, and account inquiries
- Provide a high level of customer service with professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness
- Communicate financial information clearly to members and internal teams
- Assist management and staff with financial questions and documentation as needed
Day-to-Day Duties
- Enter financial data into accounting and bookkeeping systems
- Compile financial records, bank statements, and reports
- Monitor deadlines and ensure timely processing of payroll, AP, and AR
- Research discrepancies and assist in resolving account variances
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure financial accuracy and completeness
- Reconcile and balance accounts consistently
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven experience with full-cycle bookkeeping
- Payroll processing experience
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Education & Experience
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- Entry-level candidates may be considered with relevant bookkeeping or payroll experience
- Mid-level candidates typically have several years of bookkeeping experience
- Senior-level candidates may have 5+ years of experience and exposure to complex accounts or member billing environments
Ideal Background
- Prior experience in hospitality, country club, HOA, or member-based organizations is a plus
- Comfortable working directly with members and stakeholders
- Experience supporting both accounting functions and customer-facing responsibilities
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Kimberly Kans
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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