Bookkeeper/Office Mgr (Onsite)

On-Site Bookkeeper / Office Manager (Plymouth County, MA)

Owner / Finance Manager

About Landscaping by J. Michael

• We’re a small, fast-moving business based in Massachusetts. We care a lot about staying organized, keeping clean books, and making smart financial decisions.
• We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper who enjoys getting into the details, keeping things accurate, and helping a business run smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping. Your work will help keep our finances clear, accurate, and up to date.
• Keep the general ledger updated and make sure transactions are properly recorded
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (invoicing, payments, vendor bills, tracking balances)
• Do monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and help sort out any discrepancies
• Support payroll processing and coordinate with our payroll provider
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Help track budgets vs. actuals and flag anything unusual or off-track

Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

• Assist with sales tax, payroll tax filings, and other compliance needs
• Work closely with our external accountant for year-end and tax preparation
• Help improve bookkeeping processes and find ways to make things more efficient

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience (small business experience is a plus)
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
• Comfortable using Excel (formulas, pivots, reconciliations)
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close

Understanding of accrual vs. cash accounting

• Familiarity with payroll and basic tax filings (sales tax, payroll tax, 1099s)
• High attention to detail and strong sense of confidentiality
• Must be willing to work full-time on-site in Plymouth County

Preferred

• Bookkeeping or accounting certification / QuickBooks certification
• Experience with budgeting or financial reporting
• Interest in improving workflows or using automation tools
• Exposure to ERP systems or inventory-based accounting
• Why You’ll Like Working Here

Pay

$55,000 – $62,000 annually

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to the full bookkeeping cycle
• A supportive environment where improvements and ideas are welcome

Nice to Have

Stable, on-site role with clear day-to-day responsibilities

Small team where your work really matters and is seen