Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-sufficient Bookkeeper to handle financial cleanups, categorization, and day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients. This role will focus on the time-intensive aspects of bookkeeping while the principal handles reconciliations, oversight, and high-level financial analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, common sense judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Client Overview:

Our client is a growing sole proprietorship accounting and bookkeeping firm that launched in September and has rapidly expanded its client base across various service-based industries. The firm specializes in financial cleanups, controller-level analysis, and CFO advisory services for small to medium-sized businesses including construction, custom fabrication, insurance, and other service sectors.

Schedule:

• Mondays to Fridays, 1:00 to 6:00 pm (US Pacific Time, 20 hours per week)
• With potential to scale to full time within 2-3 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive bookkeeping cleanups for new clients within estimated timelines established during initial financial assessments.
• Categorize transactions accurately across multiple client accounts using proper chart of accounts and accounting principles.
• Structure books efficiently for seamless handoff to CPAs during tax season, ensuring proper organization from the outset.
• Adapt bookkeeping approaches based on different service-based industry requirements including construction, fabrication, insurance, and other sectors.
• Immediately flag and communicate any client-caused discrepancies or unauthorized changes to books for prompt resolution and billing adjustments.
• Complete all menial and time-consuming bookkeeping tasks to free up principal for reconciliations and controller-level work.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience working in QuickBooks Online with familiarity navigating the current user interface.
• Strong foundational knowledge of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and chart of accounts structure.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a common-sense approach to problem-solving and the ability to identify when to ask questions rather than making assumptions.
• Self-sufficient work style requiring minimal oversight while maintaining consistent communication on issues or uncertainties.
• QuickBooks Online certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Familiarity with tax strategy and how bookkeeping setup impacts tax preparation efficiency.
• Prior experience working with service-based businesses across multiple industries such as construction, custom fabrication, or insurance.
• Previous experience working for accounting firms or bookkeeping service providers.
• Knowledge of how different industries require different bookkeeping structures and approaches.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note:

Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.