Full Charge Bookkeeper

Auto Body Shop and Dealership

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Madisonville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Direct collaboration with business leadership

    Opportunity to grow into full-charge bookkeeping or finance roles

    Access to modern accounting tools and software

    Independent, focused work environment

    Schedule / Expected Work Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Some flexibility available for the right candidate.

    The full-charge bookkeeper owns the end-to-end financial operations of the business. This role combines daily bookkeeping with monthly close, reporting, and financial oversight. You will be the person leadership relies on to know where the money is, what’s overdue, what doesn’t look right, and what needs attention before it becomes a problem.

    Key Responsibilities

    Accounting & Bookkeeping

    Maintain accurate, up-to-date books across all entities

    Record and categorize transactions in QuickBooks

    Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly

    Maintain a clean chart of accounts and supporting documentation

    Accounts Payable & Receivable

    Process vendor bills and ensure timely payments

    Monitor receivables and flag overdue balances

    Maintain clear audit trails for all transactions

    Payroll & Compliance

    Process or oversee payroll accurately

    Ensure payroll taxes and filings are completed

    Support workers’ comp audits and compliance reporting

    Monthly Close & Reporting

    Complete monthly close by the 10th

    Prepare Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports

    Explain variances and identify discrepancies proactively

    Financial Oversight

    Maintain documentation for lenders, CPAs, and leadership

    Support budgeting and forecasting

    Answer financial questions clearly and confidently

    Flag risks, inefficiencies, or missing information

    What Success Looks Like

    Books are clean, current, and reconciled

    Leadership trusts the numbers without double-checking

    Reports are delivered on time, every month

    Issues are identified early, not during audits or tax season

    Skills & Experience

    Experience owning full-charge bookkeeping/accounting for a small business

    Strong QuickBooks proficiency

    Solid understanding of accounting principles (not just data entry)

    High attention to detail and accuracy

    Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

    Comfortable communicating financial information

    Company Mission and Vision A Better Way Auto LLC is a reputable automotive sales and repair facility committed to delivering top-quality automotive repair, maintenance, and sales. Our mission is to ensure that every vehicle we service meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.