Bookkeeper - Houston, Texas
Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Posted: 2 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires is hiring a Full-Charge Bookkeeper to support multiple small business and individual clients for a growing professional services firm. This hybrid role is based in Sugar Land with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote (Thu/Fri). You’ll own the general ledger, reconciliations, AP, cash postings, client financial statements, payroll, and tax filings while providing light administrative and client communication support.
How You'll Contribute
- Maintain general ledger and post journal entries
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable and process payments
- Record cash receipts and disbursements
- Prepare client financial statements
- Process payroll for multiple clients
- Prepare payroll and sales tax filings
- Provide light administrative support (e.g., scanning, document management)
- Communicate proactively with clients and internal team
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Proven full-charge bookkeeping experience
- Intermediate proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification
- Preferred: Experience with Xero
- Preferred: Hands-on payroll and sales tax processing experience
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Sugar Land (3 days in-office; Thu/Fri remote)
Perks & Benefits
Salary: $70,000–$80,000+ depending on experience
Annual bonus up to 10%
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
15+ days PTO plus 10 paid holidays
CPA/CPE expense reimbursement
Hybrid schedule (WFH Thursdays & Fridays)
Who We Are, What We Stand For
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Full-Charge Bookkeeper role hybrid, and which days are remote?
Yes—3 days in-office in Sugar Land with work from home on Thursday and Friday.
What’s the salary range and bonus for this bookkeeper job?
$70,000–$80,000+ depending on experience, plus an annual bonus up to 10%.
Which accounting software do I need for this role?
Intermediate QuickBooks and Excel are required; Xero and QuickBooks ProAdvisor are preferred.
What will my day-to-day look like in this bookkeeping position?
You’ll handle GL, reconciliations, AP, cash postings, financial statements, payroll, and payroll/sales tax filings, plus light admin and client communication.
Do I need proven full-charge bookkeeping experience to apply?
Yes, full-charge bookkeeping experience is required.
Where is the job based?
Sugar Land, Texas, with a hybrid schedule.
What benefits are offered?
401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 15+ days PTO, 10 paid holidays, and CPA/CPE expense reimbursement.
Will I be responsible for client payroll and sales tax filings?
Yes, processing payroll and preparing payroll and sales tax filings are key responsibilities.