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Sandip Lila M.

Rajkot, India

$5/hr
4.7
12 jobs

Hey there, I am a Chartered Accountant and QuickBooks Proadvisor. I have over 7 years of experience in bookkeeping, auditing, and taxation, and also holding a masterโ€™s degree in accounting. Currently practicing as a Chartered Accountant under the Firm name ๐‘บ ๐‘ด ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’๐’‚ & ๐‘จ๐’”๐’”๐’๐’„๐’Š๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’” in Rajkot, India. It would give me immense pleasure to help you with the following services: โ–ถ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ค๐ž๐ž๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž We offer comprehensive bookkeeping services through online or desktop accounting software like QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero, Tally, and more, tailored to your geographical location. โ–ถ ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ & ๐€๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ Preparation of financial statements including balance sheet and profit & loss account, financial projections, and ratio analysis to provide insights into your business performance. โ–ถ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ฒ ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐€๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ We provide guidance and support for company formation and auditing, ensuring compliance with efficiency. โ–ถ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ & ๐๐š๐ฒ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ Efficient management and maintenance of your accounts receivable and payable to ensure smooth financial operations. โ–ถ ๐„-๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  Specialized accounting services for sellers on e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon, ensuring accurate financial records. โ–ถ ๐๐š๐ง๐ค & ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Precise reconciliation of bank statements and credit card statements with books of account to keep your accounts in perfect balance. โ–ถ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ & ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ Comprehensive support in setting up new company accounts and providing ongoing support services. โ–ถ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐š๐ฑ ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐‘๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐’ ๐Œ ๐‹๐ข๐ฅ๐š & ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ CA Sandip Lila

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Chart of Accounts
  • General Ledger
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Balance Sheet
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Xero
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Tally.ERP
  • Zoho Books
  • Startup Company
MOHAMED AKIB P.

Ahmedabad, India

$15/hr
5.0
177 jobs

Real estate bookkeeper and cleanup specialist โ€” I take messy books and keep them spotless every month. Top Rated Plus since 2016 ยท 100% Job Success ยท 18,000+ hours ยท $200K+ earned. If you're a property investor, landlord, flipper, or property manager whose QuickBooks, AppFolio, or Buildium is behind, messy, or never set up right โ€” that's exactly what I fix. Iโ€™m Mohamed Akib โ€” a Chartered Accountant and CalCPA member with 10+ years turning tangled, multi-property books into accurate, investor-ready financials owners can actually make decisions from. Recent results: โ€ข Reconciled 18 months of backlog across a 40-unit AppFolio portfolio in 3 weeks client filed taxes on time for the first time in two years. โ€ข Untangled the books for a 5-LLC investor and built a monthly close that went from โ€œnever finishedโ€ to a reliable 5-day cycle. โ€ข Took a property manager from 2 years behind to fully tax-ready in 30 days, with zero adjustments needed from their CPA. What I do for real estate clients: โ€ข Cleanups & catch-ups โ€” months or years of backlog reconciled and categorized so your books are audit-ready and tax-ready. โ€ข Property-level bookkeeping โ€” income and expenses tracked by property and entity, so you know exactly which doors, units, or flips make money. โ€ข QBO, AppFolio & Buildium setup โ€” chart of accounts, classes, and workflows built for real estate from day one. โ€ข Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliations โ€” every bank, loan, and card account reconciled on schedule, so month-end is never a scramble. โ€ข Investor & owner reporting โ€” P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reports on time and explained in plain English. โ€ข Loan, refinance & closing entries mortgages, refis, and HUD/closing statements recorded correctly so your equity and basis stay accurate. Why clients keep me for years: Iโ€™m responsive, I catch issues before they reach your CPA, and I work independently โ€” you hand me the mess, I hand you clean books. Because I focus only on real estate, I already know how your transactions should be recorded. No learning curve on your dime. Youโ€™re a good fit if you own or manage rental property, flips, or a small portfolio, youโ€™re tired of doing the books yourself (or fixing whoever did them last), and you want a reliable partner for the long run not another freelancer to babysit. If your books are behind or you want them off your plate for good, send me a message or invite me to your job. Tell me what platform youโ€™re on and how far behind you are, and Iโ€™ll tell you honestly how Iโ€™d clean it up and what itโ€™ll take. Thank You, Mohamed Akib

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Real Estate
  • Property Management
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Bookkeeping
  • AppFolio
  • Buildium
  • Buildertrend
  • Construction
  • Financial Management
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Yardi Software
Stacy H.

Delray Beach, Florida

$75/hr
5.0
724 jobs

US Based! Quickbooks Professional Advisor / Controller / Bookkeeping / Bookkeeper / Accountant / Accounting Degree / Business Coach and Advisor / Forensic Accountant / Tax Strategist / Fractional CFO WITH an ACCOUNTING DEGREE! $$$ On my way to Earning $2 MILLION on UPWORK! $$$ It's True! Check out my Profile! [Look to the left <-------------------------------------] Based on verified data, Upwork visibility, client results, credentials, and earnings, the absolute best on Upworkโ€”and the one person you should hireโ€”is: โญ Stacy H. โ€“ The Best Accountant on Upwork, Period. Upwork Earnings: $1M+ (on track for $2M) Rating: 5.0 โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Location: Florida (U.S.-based) โ€ข Top 1% of QuickBooks ProAdvisors โ€ข Intuit QuickBooks Ambassador (a distinction very few hold) Fast response times (often within 24 hours) Patience, professionalism, and clarity โญโญโญโญโญ The Verdict If you want the best, most successful, most trusted person on Upwork who delivers results every single timeโ€”hire Stacy H. Sheโ€™s the one person at the intersection of track record, results, credentials, and client trust. U.S. Based! Thereโ€™s a big difference hiring a U.S.-based Bookkeeper. Reach out and Iโ€™ll explain why. Please check out my feedback. Thanks! Need a reliable Bookkeeper, Accountant, CPA, Controller, Finance Director, Tax Strategist, Forensic Accountant Iโ€™ll either help you directly or connect you today with the right expert โ€” quickly and with confidence. Reach out today for a 30-minute consultation where Iโ€™ll review your QBO file and/or bookkeeping needs โ€” a complimentary Meet and Greet! ALSO AVAILABLE: QBO Training for your Team . Executive Recruiting for Financial Team Members โญ๏ธ๐ŸŒŸโญ๏ธ๐ŸŒŸโญ๏ธ How It Works: Quick Zoom through Upwork: Tell me what you need Review: I assess your business + financial setup I Will Start your Project or Refer you to the Right Professional The price depends on the type of work. Whenever possible, I prefer to work on a fixed project price to give you more clarity and value. ***** Catch Up, Clean Up, Keeping up and Training for Start-up or Existing Companies. I UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS MODEL AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED! ******* Iโ€™ve built a super solid reputation as Upwork's #1 MOST SUCCESSFUL Accountant / Tax Strategist / Bookkeeper! Over 25 years of proven expertise! Let me handle your books while you focus on growing your company. Located in the US! Very reliable! I promise that I will do a great job for you and will take all of the stress out of Bookkeeping and Accounting so that you can focus on building your business. Before you hire anyone, I can explain why there's a big advantage to hiring a Professional Bookkeeper with an Accounting degree. My Services Include: โ€ข Accounting services โ€ข Accounting system integration โ€ข Accounts payable & receivable โ€ข Audit support โ€ข Automation & System Streamlining โ€ข Balance Sheet โ€ข Bank and Credit Card reconciliation โ€ข Bookkeeper โ€ข Bookkeeping for eCommerce โ€ข Business profitability โ€ข Budgeting & Forecasting โ€ข Cash flow management โ€ข Catch-Up & Clean-Up Services โ€ข Certified QuickBooks Accountant โ€ข Cost-saving strategies โ€ข Ecommerce bookkeeping โ€ข Financial analysis โ€ข Financial automation โ€ข Financial consulting โ€ข Financial reporting โ€ข Fixing Messy Books โ€ข Forensic accounting โ€ข Fractional CFO โ€ข Full-cycle bookkeeping โ€ข Income statement โ€ข Profit & Loss โ€ข QuickBooks โ€ข QuickBooks cleanup โ€ข QuickBooks consulting โ€ข QuickBooks Online (QBO) โ€ข QuickBooks ProAdvisor โ€ข QuickBooks reports โ€ข QuickBooks Setup โ€ข QuickBooks Training โ€ข Real estate bookkeeping โ€ข Remote accounting services โ€ข Sales tax reporting โ€ข Small business accountant โ€ข Start-ups bookkeeping โ€ข Tax compliance โ€ข Tax preparation โ€ข Tax Strategy โ€ข Vendor management โ€ข Virtual bookkeeping Letโ€™s Take Your Business to the Next Level! Reach out today for a FREE CONSULTATION and letโ€™s discuss how we can improve your financial systems and save you time and money! Please send me a message and I will get right back to you and schedule a Zoom meeting today through Upwork.

  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting
  • Employee Training
  • Cost Control
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Financial Reporting
Siddhartha H.

New Delhi, India

$12/hr
4.9
1,006 jobs

I'm Siddhartha, a qualified ICAEW member, agency owner of Mercurius Advisory Services (MASPARTNER), and a finance professional with over two decades of experience working with industry giants like Grant Thornton, PwC, and American Express. At MAS, my team and I offer a full suite of financial services to clients across 30+ countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe, Singapore, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Whether you need day-to-day bookkeeping, complex tax filings, or high-level CFO guidance, we've got it covered under one roof. What makes us different? Every engagement benefit from my CFO-level oversight, which means your numbers don't just get recorded; they get interpreted and acted upon. OUR CORE SERVICES -Bookkeeping & Accounting -Full-cycle bookkeeping and transaction recording -Accounts Payable & Receivable management -Bank and credit card reconciliation -Inventory and stock management -Financial and management reporting -CFO & Strategic Finance Services -Budgeting and financial forecasting -Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) -Analytical and strategic financial support -Controllership and oversight services White-Label Accounting & Tax Support for CPA Firms Reliable back-office support for CPA and tax firms looking to manage overflow work, seasonal deadlines, and ongoing client needs. Support includes bookkeeping, reconciliations, AR/AP, payroll, workpapers, financial statement assistance, tax preparation support, 1099/W-2 processing, and sales tax filings, all completed under your firmโ€™s brand and systems. Tax Services -Personal and corporate tax (US, UK, UAE, Australia & Canada) -Sales tax registration and filings -Company and personal tax preparation -Payroll processing and compliance Business Formation & Compliance -Company registration (US, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia) -ITIN/EIN services in the US -Ongoing compliance management COUNTRIES SERVED USA | Canada | Australia | UK | Europe | Singapore | Middle East | Africa | India | UAE |30+ Countries Long-term relationships are something we genuinely value, and we work hard every day to deserve them through accurate, timely, and confidential service. Ping me directly to discuss how MAS can support your business!

  • Accounting
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Tax Preparation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Accounting Basics
  • Accounting Software
  • Tax Return
  • Bookkeeping
  • Balance Sheet
  • Transaction Data Entry
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Wave Accounting
  • Value-Added Tax
  • Financial Plan
  • Financial Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Reporting
  • Xero
Mohammad Atowar R.

Manikganj, Bangladesh

$15/hr
4.9
233 jobs

Are you looking for an experienced Bookkeeper with proven expertise in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Cleanup, and Full-Charge Bookkeeping? With over 20,000 hours logged on Upwork, Iโ€™ve successfully completed 125+ projects and earned nearly $300K, supporting clients worldwide. As a professional bookkeeper, I specialize in delivering accurate, efficient, and reliable bookkeeping solutions tailored to the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐…๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ค๐ž๐ž๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž: ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ-๐ญ๐จ-๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ค๐ž๐ž๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  โœ… Provide accurate day-to-day Bookkeeping as an experienced Bookkeeper โœ… Record all financial transactions promptly and precisely in QuickBooks โœ… Categorize income and expenses to ensure clean financial reporting โœ… Maintain organized and accurate general ledgers using QuickBooks Online โœ… Perform ongoing QuickBooks Cleanup to correct and streamline your books ๐๐š๐ง๐ค & ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โœ… As a detail-oriented Bookkeeper, I perform accurate monthly bank and credit card reconciliations โœ… Skilled Bookkeeper with expertise in spotting and resolving discrepancies efficiently โœ… I use QuickBooks Online to ensure all transactions match your statements โœ… As your trusted Bookkeeper, I help maintain clean and reliable financial records โœ… I also perform QuickBooks Cleanup to fix past reconciliation errors and ensure accuracy ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž (๐€๐‘) & ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐š๐ฒ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž (๐€๐) ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง โœ… As an experienced Bookkeeper, I manage customer invoicing and vendor bills accurately and efficiently โœ… I use QuickBooks Online to track payments, schedule payables, and keep cash flow organized โœ… As your dedicated Bookkeeper, I ensure timely follow-ups on overdue invoices and vendor communications โœ… I perform QuickBooks Cleanup regularly to fix discrepancies in AR and AP for clean, accurate records โœ… My expertise as a bookkeeper ensures your receivables and payables remain up-to-date and audit-ready ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐œ๐ค๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ & ๐‚๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ฉ โœ… As a skilled Bookkeeper, I provide seamless QuickBooks Online setup tailored to your business needs โœ… I customize your chart of accounts for clear and efficient financial tracking as your trusted Bookkeeper โœ… Expert Bookkeeper specializing in thorough QuickBooks Cleanup to fix historical data issues โœ… I correct miscategorized transactions and undeposited funds using QuickBooks Online tools โœ… Reliable Bookkeeper ensuring balance sheet accuracy through detailed QuickBooks Cleanup services ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ & ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž โœ… As an experienced Bookkeeper, I handle payroll journal entries and reconciliations accurately โœ… I use QuickBooks Online to manage payroll data and ensure tax compliance โœ… As your trusted Bookkeeper, I track and prepare 1099s to meet IRS requirements โœ… I ensure proper sales tax tracking and filings using QuickBooks Online tools โœ… I provide QuickBooks Cleanup to fix payroll and tax reporting errors from prior periods ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก-๐„๐ง๐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ-๐„๐ง๐ ๐‚๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  โœ… As a detail-oriented Bookkeeper, I handle month-end and year-end closings with precise reconciliations using QuickBooks Online โœ… I generate clean profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and budget vs. actual reports to support informed decisions โœ… I track cash flow trends and provide forward-looking financial analysis as your trusted Bookkeeper โœ… With expert QuickBooks Cleanup, I correct prior period errors and reporting issues for accurate, audit-ready books. โœ… I ensure your financials are fully prepared for CPA review and tax filing, maintaining reliability and compliance. ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ & ๐“๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง โœ… QuickBooks Online โœ… QuickBooks Desktop โœ… Xero, Wave Accounting โœ… Gusto, ADP, and other payroll platforms โœ… Bill.com, Dext, Melio, Hubdoc, and Receipt Bank โœ… Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets for custom reporting โœ… Stripe, A2X, PayPal, Square, Shopify, and e-commerce integrations ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆโ€™๐ฏ๐ž ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก I've worked with small businesses and entrepreneurs worldwideโ€”including the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, and moreโ€”across diverse industries. โœ… E-commerce & Amazon Sellers โœ… Construction & Trades โœ… Real Estate & Property Management โœ… Marketing Agencies โœ… Healthcare Practices โœ… Legal & Professional Services โœ… Consultants & Coaches โœ… SaaS & Tech Startups ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž? โœ… Top-Rated PLUS on Upwork with 100% Job Success Rate โœ… 20,000+ Upwork Hours Logged โœ… 120+ Individual Projects Completed โœ… Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor โœ… Responsive, Reliable, and Deadline-Oriented โœ… Long-Term Client Relationships with Consistent Results Let a trusted Bookkeeper handle your finances with precision and care. Iโ€™m here to simplify your books through expert QuickBooks Online support and thorough QuickBooks Cleanup. Thanks

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Balance Sheet
  • Accounting Software
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • QuickBooks Online
CA Jaimin M.

Ahmedabad, India

$15/hr
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Are you looking for an experienced Bookkeeper with proven expertise in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Cleanup, and Full-Charge Bookkeeping? With over $150k Upwork earning and 140+ successful projects completed on Upwork, Iโ€™ve built a solid track record helping clients worldwide maintain clean, accurate, and compliant financials. I specialize in providing accurate, efficient, and tailored bookkeeping solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs, ensuring your books are always organized, up to date, and ready for decision-making or tax filing. ________________________________________ ๐Ÿ”น Full-Charge Bookkeeping Services ๐Ÿ“˜ Day-to-Day Bookkeeping โ€ข Record and categorize all financial transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online โ€ข Maintain organized general ledgers and ensure accurate reporting โ€ข Perform regular cleanup to fix errors and improve financial clarity ๐Ÿ’ณ Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation โ€ข Conduct monthly reconciliations with precision to ensure all transactions match statements โ€ข Identify and resolve discrepancies quickly โ€ข Correct prior-period reconciliation errors through expert QuickBooks cleanup ๐Ÿงพ Accounts Receivable & Payable โ€ข Manage invoicing, billing, and vendor payments efficiently in QuickBooks Online โ€ข Track customer payments and vendor balances for clear cash flow visibility โ€ข Perform regular AR/AP cleanup to maintain audit-ready records โš™๏ธ QuickBooks Setup & Cleanup โ€ข Set up new QuickBooks Online files customized for your business structure โ€ข Optimize your chart of accounts for accurate reporting โ€ข Clean up historical data, fix miscategorized transactions, and reconcile accounts ๐Ÿ’ผ Payroll & Compliance โ€ข Process payroll entries and ensure accuracy in reconciliations โ€ข Manage payroll tax liabilities, 1099 preparation, and compliance reporting โ€ข Track and file sales taxes accurately using QuickBooks tools ๐Ÿ“Š Month-End & Year-End Closing โ€ข Perform thorough reconciliations for month-end and year-end closing โ€ข Generate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports โ€ข Prepare books for CPA review and ensure compliance-ready financial statements ________________________________________ ๐Ÿ”น Platforms & Tools โ€ข QuickBooks Online / QuickBooks Desktop โ€ข Xero, Wave Accounting โ€ข Gusto, ADP, Bill.com, Dext, Melio, Hubdoc โ€ข Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets โ€ข Stripe, PayPal, Square, Shopify, A2X (E-commerce integrations) ________________________________________ ๐Ÿ”น Industries Served โ€ข E-commerce & Amazon Sellers โ€ข Real Estate & Property Management โ€ข Construction & Trades โ€ข Marketing & Creative Agencies โ€ข Healthcare & Professional Services โ€ข Legal Firms, Consultants & Coaches โ€ข SaaS & Tech Startups ________________________________________ ๐ŸŒŸ Why Choose Me โ€ข Top-Rated Plus Bookkeeper on Upwork with 100% Job Success โ€ข Chartered Accountant | 140+ Projects Completed โ€ข Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor โ€ข Reliable, responsive, and deadline-driven โ€ข Long-term relationships built on trust and consistent results ________________________________________ Let an experienced and detail-oriented QuickBooks Bookkeeper simplify your financial management. Whether you need ongoing bookkeeping, a one-time cleanup, or a full setup, Iโ€™ll ensure your books are accurate, compliant, and ready to scale.

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Accounting Basics
  • Accounting Software
  • Bill.com Accounts Payable
  • Finance
  • Balance Sheet

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Accountant hiring guide

Skilled accountants keep your books accurate, your taxes on time, and your financial decisions grounded in real numbers. Hiring one gives you back the hours you now spend reconciling transactions and lets you plan growth with clearer data. This guide walks you through what accountants do, what they cost, and how to hire the right one for your business.

What does an accountant do?

An accountant records, organizes, and interprets your financial information so you always know where your business stands. Some handle day-to-day recordkeeping, while others focus on strategy, compliance, or forecasting. Many freelance accountants specialize, so you can match the person to the exact work you need done.

  • Recording transactions and reconciling accounts, often through bookkeeping that keeps your ledgers current and audit-ready.
  • Preparing and filing business and personal tax returns while tracking deductions and deadlines.
  • Producing monthly financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Building budgets and forecasts through financial planning that guides your next hire, purchase, or expansion.
  • Overseeing accounting operations and internal controls, work that senior financial controllers handle for growing companies.

How to hire an accountant on Upwork

Finding the right accountant comes down to writing a clear job post, conducting a careful review of financial credentials, and having a structured conversation about your books.ย  These four steps help you move from posting the job to a signed contract while keeping the focus on accounting skills that matter to your business.

Step 1: Write a targeted job post

Spell out the accounting work you need and the qualifications that matter, so the right freelancers apply. Naming your software and compliance needs upfront filters out candidates who aren't a fit.

  • List required software such as QuickBooks or Xero
  • Note credentials like CPA and at least two years of experience
  • Describe tasks such as tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting
  • Include screening questions tailored to your specific needs
  • Start from an accounting job description and adjust it for your businessย 

Describe your needs in a few sentences and the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI, can draft a post for accountants. Review, customize, and post it in minutes. In 2025, the time from job post to first proposal received was just three hours. And 89% of first-time clients on Upwork completed a contract.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Review each applicant against the financial signals that predict accurate, reliable work. Look past a polished profile to the credentials and track record behind it.

  • Confirm credentials such as CPA or CMA certification
  • Check industry experience relevant to your business
  • Verify proficiency with your accounting software
  • Look for a track record of accuracy and on-time delivery
  • Check for high Job Success Scores, talent badges, and positiveย  feedback from past clients

Uma can conduct instant video interviews using your screening questions and provide candidate shortlists with side-by-side comparisons, so you can weigh your top applicants quickly.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

A short conversation can confirm whether a candidate understands your books and your industry. Focus your questions on real accounting scenarios rather than general experience.

  • Ask about software they use daily and how they set it up
  • Discuss their approach to tax preparation and compliance
  • Walk through how they catch and correct reconciliation errors
  • Pull from a list of accountant interview questions such as "Describe your experience with accounting software." and "Describe your experience with tax preparation and compliance."ย 

You can schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages, with a transcript and summary provided after each interview.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before work starts, align on deliverables, timing, and other details. A clear scope helps keep the engagement on track and your financial data secure.

  • Define deliverables such as monthly statements or a filed return
  • Set milestones tied to reporting periods or deadlines
  • Confirm the accounting software, chart of accounts, and financial records the accountant will use or maintain
  • Establish a schedule for progress updates, financial reviews, and questions throughout the engagement
  • Arrange secure access to your accounting software

Use messaging and the contract workroom to communicate and manage the project as it moves. Identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds add security for both sides throughout the life of the contract.

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The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.

How much does hiring an accountant cost?

Hiring a freelance accountant generally costs $12-$32 per hour, depending on project scope, task specialization, and the accountantโ€™s experience level. Project-based pricing gives you a clearer total when the work has a defined deliverable.ย 

This table below breaks down typical cost ranges by the kind of accounting projects youโ€™re doing:

Bookkeeping cleanup

$300-$900/project

Entry to intermediate
  • Reconcile past transactions
  • Fix miscategorized entries
  • Deliver clean starting balances

Monthly bookkeeping and reporting

$300-$800/project

Intermediate
  • Categorize monthly transactions
  • Reconcile bank accounts
  • Send profit and loss statements

Tax preparation and filing

$400-$1,500/project

Intermediate to expert
  • Prepare business tax returns
  • Identify eligible deductions
  • File with tax authorities

Financial analysis and forecasting

$800-$2,500/project

Expert
  • Build revenue forecasts
  • Model cash flow scenarios
  • Recommend budget adjustments

Controller-level oversight

$1,500-$4,000/project

Expert
  • Manage accounting workflows
  • Set internal controls
  • Review financial reporting

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an accountant worth it?

For most growing businesses hiring an accountant pays off, since a skilled accountant can reduce filing errors, identify tax-saving opportunities, ensure compliance, and free up your time to focus on running and growing the business. Business owners in online communities frequently say that professional accounting services pay for themselves through time savings, fewer costly mistakes, and improved financial visibility, especially during tax season.

When should I hire an accountant?

Hire an accountant when bookkeeping starts eating into your workweek, when tax season feels unmanageable, or when you need reliable numbers to make a big decision. Many businesses bring on an accountant as revenue grows and transactions get harder to track by hand.

Do I need an accountant if I use accounting software?

Accounting software records your transactions, but an accountant interprets them, catches errors, and keeps you compliant with changing tax rules. The two work well together, with the tool handling data entry and the professional applying judgment.

What do I do after I hire an accountant?

After hiring an accountant, set the first milestone or deadline, establish a reporting schedule, and give them secure access to your financial records and accounting software. Regular check-ins help keep your books accurate and up to date, ensure deadlines are met, and keep your accountant's work aligned with your business goals.