Long-Term Bookkeeper for Tax Firm with QBO, Xero, Wave, Quicken & Multi-Platform Skills
Worldwide
Job Description:
I run a fast-growing tax and advisory firm, and I’m looking for a long-term, reliable bookkeeper who can help manage multiple small-business clients. This is ongoing monthly work, not a one-time cleanup.
I'm building a full bookkeeping department, so I need someone who communicates well, follows SOPs, and is comfortable working with different accounting software platforms.
⭐ Your Responsibilities
You will help with the monthly bookkeeping workflow for multiple clients, including:
Categorizing transactions
Monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
Cleaning up messy or outdated books
Preparing tax-ready financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, GL)
Following a structured monthly close checklist
Identifying errors or inconsistencies
Communicating questions clearly
Preparing a monthly summary for each client
This role grows over time as we add more clients.
⭐ Required Skills
You must have experience with at least 2 of these platforms:
QuickBooks Online (required)
Xero (preferred)
Wave
Quicken
FreshBooks
Zoho Books
And you should be strong in:
Bank Reconciliation
Account Reconciliation
Categorization
Transaction accuracy
Monthly close process
Understanding of cash vs accrual
Journal entries
Bonus if you have worked with a tax firm before.
⭐ Who We're Looking For
I want someone who is:
Detail-oriented and accurate
A clear communicator
Comfortable asking questions early
Organized and dependable
Able to follow SOPs
Looking for long-term, stable work
Comfortable working across multiple clients
If you’ve performed cleanups and catch-up bookkeeping before, that’s a big plus.
⭐ How We Work
We keep things simple, structured, and organized.
You will receive:
A full monthly bookkeeping SOP
A monthly close checklist
A communication guide
Training on our internal workflow
Clear expectations for every deliverable
This is a structured environment. If you like clarity and consistency, you’ll thrive here.
⭐ Deliverables
Every month, you will provide:
Categorized transactions
Reconciled accounts
Clean, tax-ready financial statements
Notes on any issues or questions
Accuracy and consistency are the priority.
⭐ Hours & Pay
This starts at 10–20 hours per month, with room to increase as we bring on more clients.
Hourly Rate:
💰 $10–$14/hr (Worldwide)
based on experience, skills, and communication strength.
Long-term work available for the right person.
⭐ How to Apply
Please send:
Your resume or experience summary
Which software platforms you are fluent in
Examples of monthly reports you’ve prepared
Your availability each week
A brief note telling me why you’re a good fit
I respond quickly and communicate clearly. I value professionalism and consistency, and I treat long-term team members with respect.
Looking forward to working with the right person.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
$12.00
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$18.00
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- Complex projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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