Posted August 22, 2026
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Robert Half
Indianapolis, IN, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Full Charge Bookkeeper to support clients with accurate, timely financial recordkeeping in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role is well suited for someone who takes pride in maintaining clean books, resolving variances, and providing dependable accounting support that helps business owners make informed decisions. You will work across recurring bookkeeping activities, month-end preparation, and client-facing communication in a collaborative, advisory-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a designated group of clients, ensuring financial activity is entered correctly and records remain current.
• Record, classify, and maintain transactions in the appropriate accounts while preserving organized backup documentation for each engagement.
• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet items, researching discrepancies and correcting routine issues promptly.
• Prepare supporting schedules and account workpapers needed for month-end close so information is ready for review by senior team members.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, helping keep vendor payments and client billing records accurate and up to date.
• Identify unusual, missing, duplicated, or misclassified transactions and either resolve them independently or elevate them with clear notes on findings.
• Track assigned work against deadlines, follow established accounting procedures, and maintain accurate status updates throughout the workflow.
• Communicate with clients in a detail-oriented manner to gather needed information, clarify transaction details, and support consistent service delivery.• Experience performing full-charge bookkeeping duties, including general ledger maintenance and recurring accounting support.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence navigating bookkeeping systems to record and review financial data.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and standard cash management practices.
• Ability to complete bank and account reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client responsibilities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Sound judgment in identifying discrepancies, researching issues, and escalating complex accounting questions when needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and internal team members professionally.
Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a designated group of clients, ensuring financial activity is entered correctly and records remain current.
• Record, classify, and maintain transactions in the appropriate accounts while preserving organized backup documentation for each engagement.
• Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet items, researching discrepancies and correcting routine issues promptly.
• Prepare supporting schedules and account workpapers needed for month-end close so information is ready for review by senior team members.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, helping keep vendor payments and client billing records accurate and up to date.
• Identify unusual, missing, duplicated, or misclassified transactions and either resolve them independently or elevate them with clear notes on findings.
• Track assigned work against deadlines, follow established accounting procedures, and maintain accurate status updates throughout the workflow.
• Communicate with clients in a detail-oriented manner to gather needed information, clarify transaction details, and support consistent service delivery.• Experience performing full-charge bookkeeping duties, including general ledger maintenance and recurring accounting support.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence navigating bookkeeping systems to record and review financial data.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and standard cash management practices.
• Ability to complete bank and account reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client responsibilities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Sound judgment in identifying discrepancies, researching issues, and escalating complex accounting questions when needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and internal team members professionally.
