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Full Charge Bookkeeper

Auto Body Shop and Dealership, Madisonville, TN, United States


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.

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