Full Charge Bookkeeper Jobs

Full Charge Bookkeeper jobs are open across small businesses, nonprofits, construction, and professional services firms, at every level from entry-level to senior, with specializations in accounts payable and receivable management, payroll processing, and month-end close. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles124+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerJobot
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type86% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Payroll Specialist & Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Office Manager
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Payroll Specialist & Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Row Pro
Guntown, Mississippi
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$23 - $26/hr
On-Site

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Accounting and HR Manager (Full-Charge Bookkeeper)
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Accounting and HR Manager (Full-Charge Bookkeeper)
Better View Windows and More
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Account Management
Business Development
Procurement & Purchasing
$25 - $32/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting

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Office and Accounts Manager (Full-Charge Bookkeeper)
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Office and Accounts Manager (Full-Charge Bookkeeper)
Woolley Shooting Inc
Saint Augustine, Florida
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$58k - $68k/yr
On-Site

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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
CR Peterson + Associates
Avon, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$65k - $75k/yr
On-Site

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Full Charge Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant
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Full Charge Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant
Crabtree CPA & Associates
Hyannis, Massachusetts
Account Management
Business Development
Procurement & Purchasing
$52k - $62k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in accounting
11-50

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Full Charge Bookkeeper Job Market

Who's Hiring

Jobot2 open roles
Paul Davis Restoration2 open roles
China Live San Francisco2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Manufacturing

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in full charge bookkeeper jobs.

  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online with hands-on reconciliation experience
  • Three or more years of full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Experience processing payroll using software such as Gusto, ADP, or Paychex
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements including balance sheets and income statements
  • Familiarity with sales tax filing, 1099 preparation, and year-end close procedures

Tips for Your Full Charge Bookkeeper Job Search

Quantify your close cycle on your resume

Hiring managers for full charge bookkeeper roles want to see that you own the entire accounting cycle. List the number of entities you managed, the frequency of your closes, and any reductions in close time you achieved to stand out from generalist bookkeepers.

List every accounting software you know

QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and FreshBooks are frequently listed as hard requirements, not nice-to-haves. Name every platform you've used and the version or tier where relevant, because many applicant tracking systems filter resumes on exact software keywords.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists full charge bookkeeper openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your entity count

Some full charge bookkeeper openings are for single-entity businesses, others expect multi-entity or inter-company reconciliation experience. Read each posting carefully and filter for roles that match your actual workload history to avoid screening calls where the scope is a mismatch.

Prepare for a skills test before the interview

Many employers give a practical accounting assessment before or during the first interview round. Expect questions on bank reconciliation, journal entries, and payroll calculations. Reviewing your process for catching discrepancies will sharpen your answers more than rehearsing general interview responses.

Negotiate using your software certifications

A QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification or Xero advisor credential gives you a concrete, verifiable differentiator at the offer stage. If you hold one, raise it explicitly during salary discussion as evidence of a skill the employer won't need to train, which supports a higher starting figure.

Full Charge Bookkeeper Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most full charge bookkeepers?

The companies hiring the most full charge bookkeepers right now include Jobot, Paul Davis Restoration, and China Live San Francisco, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction, property management, and professional services firms consistently represent a large portion of active postings.

How many full charge bookkeeper jobs are remote?

About 14% of full charge bookkeeper openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting steady employer comfort with cloud-based accounting workflows. Roles centered on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll tend to offer remote flexibility most often, while positions requiring in-person cash handling or on-site document management are more likely to be fully on-site.

How do you become a full charge bookkeeper?

Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience with the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, payroll, and financial statement preparation. Getting certified in a widely used platform like QuickBooks strengthens your candidacy significantly. Many full charge bookkeepers move into the role after several years as a staff or general bookkeeper handling progressively broader responsibilities.

Can you get hired as a full charge bookkeeper with little experience?

Yes, some employers will hire candidates with limited experience if they demonstrate solid fundamentals in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation. Earning a QuickBooks or Xero certification before you apply signals practical readiness. Targeting small businesses or startups, which often have simpler books and more patience for training, is a realistic entry point compared to firms requiring multi-entity experience from day one.

What does the full charge bookkeeper interview process look like?

Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen to confirm your software experience and scope of work in past roles. A practical skills assessment covering journal entries, reconciliation, or payroll calculations often follows before or during the first in-person round. Final interviews typically involve the owner, controller, or finance manager and focus on how you handle month-end close, discrepancies, and working independently without daily oversight.

Where can I find and apply to full charge bookkeeper jobs?

You can find and apply to full charge bookkeeper jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the listings that match your experience and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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