About The RoleOwn 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 DoQuickBooks Online ownership: record and classify transactions, maintain the chart of accounts, manage bank feeds, and post adjusting entriesMonthly close: reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and payroll clearing accounts; tie subledgers to the general ledger; produce month-end reportsAccounts payable: process vendor bills, schedule payments, maintain 1099 vendor data, and support year-end 1099 filingPayroll administration: run biweekly payroll, maintain deductions and benefits, review payroll journals, and flag compliance risksControls and documentation: maintain standardized workpapers, check figures and coding, and document positions for reviewer sign-offClient communication: gather documents, set expectations, resolve discrepancies, and close each month on timeTax support: prepare clean trial balances and schedules that enable timely income, payroll, and information return filingsWhat Success Looks LikeOn-time monthly closes for assigned clientsFirst-pass accuracy on reconciliations and workpapersClear, proactive status updates and issue escalationZero unresolved unreconciled differences at month endMust-have Qualifications2+ years recent bookkeeping experience in industry or public practiceAdvanced QuickBooks Online proficiencyHands-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 teamClear written and verbal communicationNICE TO HAVEExperience with Keeper.appMulti-entity or multi-location clients; inventory or job-costingExposure to sales/use tax and 1099 complianceExperience in a CPA firm supporting tax teamsQuickBooks ProAdvisor or payroll certificationsTOOLS WE USEQuickBooks OnlineKeeper.appPaycorExcel/Google SheetsBoxStandardized close checklistsWORK MODELRemote or hybrid, U.S. time zones. Flexible scheduling aligned to client deadlines.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma required. Coursework in accounting or a 2- to 4-year degree preferred.NOTEThis is an independent contractor opportunity. Confidentiality and non-solicit provisions apply. A background check is required.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Selections are based on qualifications and business need.#J-18808-Ljbffr