Bookkeeper

CSL CPAs • Bradenton, Florida • Full Time • $33–$36 / hour

Posted on Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Full-time Description

At CS&L CPAs, you'll join a respected firm with over 70 years of trusted service to Southwest Florida, built on a legacy of integrity, expertise, and client success. As a full-service public accounting firm, we provide diverse opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact by helping individuals, businesses, and organizations navigate financial challenges and achieve their goals.

If you're looking for a collaborative team that values professional development, long-term relationships, and excellence, CS&L CPAs is the place to build your future.

Why CS&L?

We know talented professionals have options, so we invest in creating a workplace where you can build a rewarding career while maintaining a life outside of work.

Where You'll Work

This position requires an onsite presence at our beautiful downtown Bradenton office. As an integral member of our team, you will be collaborating closely with colleagues in a dynamic office environment. While we value flexibility and work-life balance, we are excited to welcome someone who thrives in a collaborative in-person setting and shares our commitment to excellence.

Position Overview

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded. This position ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts, reconciles subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, and prepares financial statements and reports. You will also support accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities, and the ongoing maintenance of the organization’s accounting systems.

If you enjoy keeping processes organized, following up to ensure nothing slips through the cracks, and playing a key role in accurate financial reporting — we’d love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
  • Knows how to read financial statements, do variance analysis and lead the charge in what may be wrong when you look at those statements.
  • Performs general cost accounting and other accounting-related duties.
  • Prepares periodic, including monthly, balance sheets, income statements, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
  • Codes invoices, establishes new accounts, reconciles accounts, and completes the monthly financial close process.
  • Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and responds to inquiries from banking institutions.
  • Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
  • Verifies and processes invoice payments associated with accounts payable, ensuring expenses are accurately charged to the appropriate accounts.
  • Supports external auditors by gathering account information, documentation, and other materials required for the annual audit.
  • Prepares and files required federal, state, and local tax forms and related documentation.
  • Coordinates with accounting software vendors, as appropriate, to maintain and improve accounting systems; recommends system updates and enhancements as needed.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in a senior bookkeeper, or comparable accounting role.
  • Demonstrated experience reconciling all balance sheet accounts.
  • Proficiency in preparing and posting adjusting journal entries.
  • Experience generating, reviewing, and interpreting financial statements.
  • Ability to analyze financial results and investigate performance variances.
  • Experience with full-charge bookkeeping and financial statement preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, analytical ability, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with Bill.com, Sage Intacct, and ADP is a strong plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

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