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$100
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

Statutory accounts and interim management accounts to date (23-24) for visa endorsement. The accounts are very simple and it's all avai…

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Facebook Account Recovery Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$10
Fixed-price

Expert
Experience level

We are looking for a skilled professional who can help us recover our hacked Facebook account. We need assistance in regaining access t…

Accounting Facebook Advertising Facebook Ethical Hacking
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Tiktok account recovery Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

I need someone to recover a tiktok account. Is suspended 3 weeks now.

Accounting HackerRank Ethical Hacking
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$200
Fixed-price

Entry
Experience level

We need a man who lives in the United States On whom you can register a TikTok Shop account. So that I can sell goods there I can pro…

Accounting Data Entry
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CPA Partner (Equity Share) Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

30+ hrs/week
Hours needed

More than 6 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

About Us: We are a startup accounting firm, launched last year, specializing in providing comprehensive accounting, tax preparation, an…

Accounting Accounting Principles & Practices CPA GAAP Budget Management
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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Expert
Experience level

i’m providing a list of subreddits for four accounts. I’m looking for someone to pick a good content, write a good caption, follow subr…

Accounting Internet Marketing Social Media Content Creation Social Media Management Social Media Content Data Entry Content Writing
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Drop Ship Accounting Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Expert
Experience level

I am trying to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for inventory drop shipping. Scenario. I'm a distributor and one of my…

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NonProfit GAAP Accountant Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Expert
Experience level

NPOC Services has been providing outsourced finance operations support for small nonprofit organizations across the country since 2014.…

Accounting Cash Flow Analysis Financial Accounting GAAP Month-End Close Assistance Presentations Financial Projection Intuit QuickBooks
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Sage Intacct Implementation Assistance Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

Seeking consultant with experience implementing and configuring Sage Intacct including importing data, setting up reports, Company conf…

Accounting Financial Accounting Microsoft Excel Sage Budget Management Chart of Accounts
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$20
Fixed-price

Expert
Experience level

I am seeking a skilled professional to help recover my old personal Instagram account. Unfortunately, I no longer remember the last pas…

Accounting Social Media Management Instagram Ethical Hacking
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Accountants on Upwork
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How to Become a Freelance Accountant

If you enjoy numbers and business, you might be well suited for a career as a freelance accountant. Freelance accountants work with clients across all industries and revenue sizes.

With a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent field, accountants can work with organizations by handling their books, creating financial reports, and conducting financial analysis of a department or an organization. By becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) after passing a CPA exam, freelance accountants can become more marketable.

What does a freelance accountant do?

Freelance accountants participate in several activities related to the financial health of an organization. As an accountant, your role will include reviewing financial statements, data entry, developing financial reports, and reconciling/balancing general ledger accounts.

In addition, freelance accountants bring best-practice financial management to a client’s organization, including working with other financial professionals and adhering to standard corporate financial practices.

What skills do I need to become a freelance accountant?

Receiving a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or an equivalent field is necessary to become a freelance accountant. In addition, those with a master’s degree/MBA or a CPA certification are more attractive to potential employers, and an involvement in some sort of an accounting program is considered an education requirement for many accounting firms.

Common skills a freelance accountant should possess include:

  • Attention to detail
  • Experience working with the latest accounting software, including QuickBooks and Sage
  • Knowledge in basic financial accounting tactics such as auditing, managing financial records, and handling financial statements
  • Working and cooperating with other business administrations, bookkeepers, certified internal auditors, certified management accountants, accredited accounting firms, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Should I get an accounting certification?

In addition to developing your skills, it may be helpful to obtain a professional certification to help your Upwork profile stand out. The most popular accounting certification is a certified public accountant (CPA). In addition, other certifications available for accountants are:

  • Chartered financial analyst (CFA)
  • Certified management accountant (CMA)
  • Certified internal auditor (CIA)
  • Certified information systems auditor (CISA)

There are numerous other fields of accounting out there that don’t have “accounting” in the name. Different educational requirements or skills may be required for each.

What are the job responsibilities of a freelance accountant?

An entry-level freelance accountant will have several responsibilities when it comes to serving a client’s financial needs. Depending on your career path and degree programs, business administrations may require more responsibilities to be handled than an entry-level position.

The responsibilities of a full-time freelance accountant may include:

  • Assist with the day-to-day activities of financial ledgers and reporting systems regarding accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, and more
  • Perform financial reconciliations, account analysis, auditing, and other related accounting procedures
  • Conduct internal audits, controls, and checks throughout all departments
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Engage with banks, credit card companies, accounting firms, and tax firms, as needed, in relation to corporate financial best practices

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