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Job Overview Our client is looking for a meticulous, self-directed Bookkeeper to take full ownership of categorizing, itemizing, and reconciling financial transactions across their operational and property entities. Working in QuickBooks, the bookkeeper will manage approximately 100–120 weekly transactions, maintain audit-ready digital records for the client's CPA, and deliver concise spending summaries directly to the business owner.

Client Overview

Our client operates a multi-entity business structure based in Plaquemine, Louisiana, encompassing a professional law firm and various commercial and residential real estate holdings to ensure high-precision financial tracking and streamlined tax readiness.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexible hours during U.S. Central Time business hours (CST/CDT) (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

  • Multi-Entity Bookkeeping: Categorize and reconcile day-to-day operational expenses, revenues, and personal draw accounts across multiple legal and real estate entities.
  • Transaction Itemization: Accurately itemize bills, credit card statements, and debit card transactions within QuickBooks to prepare records for annual tax filings.
  • QuickBooks Management: Upload, organize, and review cloud-based transaction data, bank feeds, and receipts to ensure clean, up-to-date ledgers.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly or quarterly spending summaries and financial highlights to keep the business owner clear on overall cash flow and expense trends.
  • CPA & Tax Preparation Support: Maintain organized, fully reconciled accounts and documentation to support seamless year-end reviews and tax returns with the external CPA.

Requirements

  • QuickBooks Proficiency: Proven, hands-on experience using QuickBooks (specifically cloud-based QuickBooks Online) for small businesses or professional services firms.
  • Multi-Entity & Legal/Real Estate Exposure: Prior experience handling bookkeeping for law practices (trust/operating account awareness) or real estate property management is highly desirable.
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in classifying line-item transactions, detecting discrepancies, and maintaining audit-ready files.
  • Autonomous & Asynchronous Communication: Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage weekly transaction volumes (100–120 transactions/week), and communicate effectively via email.
  • Confidentiality & Discretion: Strict adherence to financial privacy and professional discretion when managing legal practice and personal holding records.

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring

Note

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Bookkeeper

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

20 hours per week, flexible during business hours Plaquemine LA

Published on

Aug 06 2026

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