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Bookkeeper / CPA Firm Client Accounting & Payroll Specialist (In-office/Remote/Hybrid)
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- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Own full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll for a portfolio of client businesses. Deliver clean monthly closes, accurate payroll, and reliable workpapers that support tax preparation. This position offers the flexibility of working in-office, hybrid, or remotely.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- QuickBooks Online ownership: record and classify transactions, maintain the chart of accounts, manage bank feeds, and post adjusting entries
- Monthly close: reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and payroll clearing accounts; tie subledgers to the general ledger; produce month-end reports
- Accounts payable: process vendor bills, schedule payments, maintain 1099 vendor data, and support year-end 1099 filing
- Payroll administration: run biweekly payroll, maintain deductions and benefits, review payroll journals, and flag compliance risks
- Controls and documentation: maintain standardized workpapers, check figures and coding, and document positions for reviewer sign-off
- Client communication: gather documents, set expectations, resolve discrepancies, and close each month on time
- Tax support: prepare clean trial balances and schedules that enable timely income, payroll, and information return filings
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- On-time monthly closes for assigned clients
- First-pass accuracy on reconciliations and workpapers
- Clear, proactive status updates and issue escalation
- Zero unresolved unreconciled differences at month end
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years recent bookkeeping experience in industry or public practice
- Advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency
- Hands-on payroll processing experience (Paycor experience is a plus)
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots, text/date functions)
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or with a team
- Clear written and verbal communication
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with Keeper.app
- Multi-entity or multi-location clients; inventory or job-costing
- Exposure to sales/use tax and 1099 compliance
- Experience in a CPA firm supporting tax teams
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor or payroll certifications
TOOLS WE USE
- QuickBooks Online
- Keeper.app
- Paycor
- Excel/Google Sheets
- Box
- Standardized close checklists
WORK MODEL
Remote or hybrid, U.S. time zones. Flexible scheduling aligned to client deadlines.
Remote or hybrid, U.S. time zones. Flexible scheduling aligned to client deadlines.
EDUCATION
High school diploma required. Coursework in accounting or a 2- to 4-year degree preferred.
High school diploma required. Coursework in accounting or a 2- to 4-year degree preferred.
NOTE
This is an independent contractor opportunity. Confidentiality and non-solicit provisions apply. A background check is required.
This is an independent contractor opportunity. Confidentiality and non-solicit provisions apply. A background check is required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Selections are based on qualifications and business need.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Selections are based on qualifications and business need.
