Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Online) to take full ownership of the bookkeeping function for an established wholesale food distribution company. In this role, you will collaborate directly with the business owner to review and clean up current and prior-year transactions while establishing a proper chart of accounts. You will manage ongoing monthly reconciliations using automated bank feeds and maintain accurate financial records to support business decision-making and tax preparation. This remote position offers an opportunity to build structured accounting processes from the ground up and serve as a long-term financial partner.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM EST (40 hrs per week)

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize the existing QuickBooks Online chart of accounts to ensure proper setup for the food distribution industry

• Reconcile and clean up 2026 year-to-date transactions to bring current records up to date

• Complete bookkeeping cleanup for 2025 to prepare for tax filing

• Perform ongoing monthly reconciliations using automated bank feeds already integrated into QuickBooks Online

• Maintain accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions for a wholesale distribution operation

• Work directly with the business owner to understand operations and ensure accounting accurately reflects business activities

• Provide organized financial records and reporting to support tax preparation and business decision-making

• Establish and maintain consistent bookkeeping processes for long-term accuracy and efficiency

Must-Have Requirements

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper with strong QuickBooks Online proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations and cleanup work
• Experience working remotely with US-based clients
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and chart of accounts structure
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial records
• Comfortable working within US Eastern Time business hours
• Excellent communication skills for direct collaboration with business owner
• Bonus if you have experience in wholesale, distribution, or food industry bookkeeping
• It helps if you've worked on multi-year bookkeeping cleanup projects
• Bonus if you're familiar with tax preparation requirements and supporting documentation

Independent Contractor Perks

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

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