Full Charge Bookkeeper
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at The Boutique COO. Remote, United States · contract.
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What you'll do
- Handle bookkeeping across multiple clients, including payables, receivables, statement reconciliations and expense coding
- Keep client records current and accurate, then prepare monthly reports and financial statements
- Process payroll, meet federal and state reporting rules, and organize tax documents with external CPAs
- Work with clients and their teams to gather records, clear discrepancies and answer finance questions
- Manage several client priorities and deadlines, recommending and carrying out solutions with little oversight
What you bring
- A track record of managing end-to-end bookkeeping for more than one client
- Hands-on payroll experience and knowledge of federal and state reporting obligations
- Comfort using online accounting tools, including QuickBooks Online
- A computer and reliable internet access, and a U.S. base
Who this fits
This contract role suits a self-directed bookkeeper who can adapt communication to different clients and manage changing priorities. You can select from a roster of ongoing clients and work remotely across the United States; some onsite work may arise. Clients mostly seek weekday availability, with typical project turnaround expectations of one to two days. An accounting or related associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
From the employer
Who We Are
The Boutique COO works with business owners and founders who are looking to expand their network of expertise and grow their businesses.
We match intentionally and filter both clients and professionals, making sure they are serious, reliable and collaborative. Our network members aren’t competing with dozens of others for the same clients.
Who Our Clients Are Looking For
Experts in their field: You have a demonstrated history of owning the full bookkeeping process for multiple clients, including managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank and credit card statements, categorizing expenses, and generating monthly financial reports.
Meticulous Record Keepers: Proven track record of maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring books are up-to-date in alignment with client goals and priorities. Experience with managing payroll processing and ensuring compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and coordinating with external CPAs during tax season to ensure all necessary documentation is organized and submitted.
Data-Driven: Expertise in preparing financial statements and delivering insights to help clients understand their business performance.
Confident Communicators: You have strong written and verbal skills and the ability to adapt your communication style to a variety of client priorities and personalities, collaborating directly with clients and their teams to collect necessary documentation, resolve discrepancies, and respond to financial questions.
Self-Starters: You are comfortable with jumping into open-ended problems as a problem solver. You can confidently assess the best courses of action, recommend clear paths to solution, and implement solutions with little to no oversight.
Skilled Project Managers: You seamlessly adapt to changes, stay on top of deadlines, and are able to skillfully manage multiple priorities.
Tech-Savvy Doers: You are comfortable with a variety of web-based financial and accounting tools including Quickbooks Online.
What to Expect
- A roster of 3-8 ongoing clients - you get to choose which clients you take on
- A flexible schedule. Our clients are mostly looking for weekday availability with most client-expected project turnaround times being within 1-2 days
- 100% remote work with limited opportunities for onsite work
- Hourly pay starting at $30/hr
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)
- U.S.-Based
- Computer
- Strong & Consistent Internet Connection
Benefits
Why Join Our Network?
- Serious clients ready to start work
- Clients are vetted for reasonable expectations, adequate budget, respectful behavior
- Professional peer network
- Opportunities to grow your client base
- We handle sales, billing, & collections. You focus on delivering high-quality services to clients.
- We handle any escalations or incidents so you can focus on the work
The Boutique COO is committed to social justice, including LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, and civil rights, and provides services for individuals from a diverse array of races, ethnicities, national origins, sexual orientations, ages, religions, genders, educations, abilities and other identities. We do not tolerate or support discriminatory speech, hate speech, comments or actions against others based on their sex, gender, age, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, disability, or other labels, or any physical, mental, or emotional abuse.