Bookkeeper / Client Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Tax Accountants and CPAs for Small Business and Independent Professionals • Remote • Full Time

Posted on Wed, Nov 11, 2026

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. EDUCATION
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Selections are based on qualifications and business need.

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