Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper to support our CPA firm in serving small business and other business accounting clients. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, and helping ensure timely, organized financial reporting for multiple clients. The ideal candidate has formal accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and hands-on experience with bookkeeping systems and reconciliations. A CPA license is not required.

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Responsibilities‍

• · Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple business clients.
• · Record and categorize financial transactions in accounting software.
• · Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts on a regular basis.
• · Reconcile e-commerce and merchant accounts on a regular basis.
• · Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice entry and payment tracking.
• · Prepare and review monthly financial reports, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• · Organize and maintain digital financial records and source documents.
• · Communicate with internal team members and clients to request missing information and clarify transactions.
• · Help identify bookkeeping discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.
• · Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• · Assist with payroll, sales tax, or 1099-related tasks, if applicable.

Required Qualifications

• · Formal accounting knowledge through an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field; or equivalent coursework/certification.
• · 2+ years of bookkeeping, accounting support, or related experience.
• · Understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits/credits, reconciliations, and financial statement support.
• · Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, and similar platforms.
• · Knowledge of merchant platform accounting and reporting is required. (Ex. Shopify, Amazon, eBay, etc.)
• · Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• · High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• · Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple client accounts in a professional environment.
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• · Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Compensation & Schedule Expectations

• Hourly -- Up to $30/hr depending on experience
• Some availability during 9-5 work hours in EST time zone is required.

What We Offer

• Contract engagement with potential for full time work
• Collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment
• Direct client interaction and meaningful technical work
• Clear focus on individual contributor responsibilities
• Additional work opportunities related to tax preparation and compliance
• Depending on candidate qualification, additional hours and compensation is available during tax season to perform tax preparation work.

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To apply, email us using the form below with your resume and a short introduction. Please use the subject line: Client Service Associate Application.