Part-Time Remote Junior Bookkeeper

Title: Part-Time Remote Junior Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant – California Based Stonehill Accounting is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented part-time Junior Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to provide ongoing daily support for a growing accounting practice. This is a fully remote position, ideally for someone located in California who is looking for consistent, flexible part-time work and is generally available during Pacific Time business hours (approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). The actual workload is currently expected to average approximately 1–1.5 hours per weekday, but the work occurs throughout the business day rather than during one fixed shift. The right candidate should be able to monitor an assigned email inbox periodically during business hours, respond promptly to time-sensitive items, and complete daily accounting and administrative tasks as they arise. Responsibilities may include: * Monitoring and organizing a client accounting email inbox during business hours * Identifying and escalating time-sensitive requests * Entering and updating transactions in QuickBooks Online * Matching customer payments and deposits to invoices * Entering and preparing vendor bills/accounts payable * Preparing payment and wire information for review and final approval * Maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable trackers * Organizing invoices, payment confirmations, and supporting documentation * Drafting routine emails and preparing information for client communication * Following documented accounting procedures and internal controls * Assisting with additional bookkeeping and administrative accounting tasks as the role grows Important: This role will assist with preparing payment information, but will not have authority to approve or release wires or payments. Final payment approval will remain with management. Ideal candidate: * Located in California, preferably San Diego County, although the position is remote * Available and responsive during normal Pacific Time business hours Monday–Friday * Interested in approximately 5–10 hours of work per week initially * Highly organized and comfortable monitoring multiple incoming requests * Strong attention to detail * Comfortable learning new accounting processes and systems * Able to recognize when something requires escalation rather than making assumptions * Reliable with confidential business and financial information * Strong written English communication skills Experience: Prior bookkeeping or QuickBooks Online experience is preferred but not required. Accounting or business students and entry-level candidates are welcome to apply. Training and documented procedures will be provided. The most important qualities for this position are reliability, responsiveness, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly. This position has the potential to grow in both hours and responsibilities as the accounting practice expands. Over time, there may be opportunities to assist with additional clients and take on more bookkeeping responsibilities. When applying, please include: 1. Your current location and time zone. 2. Your general availability between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday–Friday. 3. Whether you are able to monitor email periodically throughout that window even though the actual billable workload may only be 1–1.5 hours per day. 4. Any experience you have with QuickBooks Online, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or administrative accounting.