• Full Charge Bookkeeper

    Aston Carter (Chesapeake, VA)


    Full Charge Bookkeeper

    Job Description

    This role is crucial for supporting various entities, including trusts and real estate, by managing their financial activities and ensuring accurate bookkeeping.

    Responsibilities

    + Record and categorize bank and credit card activity, vendor bills, tenant receipts, owner distributions, and transfers.

    + Maintain accurate intercompany due-to/due-from tracking across entities.

    + Process weekly check runs and vendor payments for entities.

    + Run monthly financials for all entities, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and General Ledger details.

    + Complete month-end General Ledger reconciliations for each entity.

    + Prepare and post recurring monthly journal entries.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of bookkeeping or staff accountant experience, including recording and reconciling bank and credit card activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and creating financial statements.

    + Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

    + Experience with QuickBooks Online.

    + Basic proficiency in Excel, including navigating spreadsheets, printing Excel reports, and using formulas.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in property management or real estate.

    + Understanding of CAM (common area maintenance) charges.

    + Experience transitioning from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.

    + Experience working with tax preparation support and year-end filings.

    + Experience working with trusts or multi-entity structuring.

    Work Environment

    The standard work hours are from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Once fully trained, you will have the opportunity to work from home on Fridays, typically after the first or second month. While on contract, enjoy 6 paid holidays per year and 1 week of PTO accrued annually. Upon becoming permanent, benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401K program with an annual match, medical insurance with 70% company coverage, vision, dental, and 40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months. The work environment offers a supportive team atmosphere with exposure to a wide range of accounting functions.

    Contact Me:

    Kaitland Clawson

    View my availability here:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.06/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.