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Mohammad Atowar R.

Manikganj, Bangladesh

$15/hr
4.9
228 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

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Bradley L.

Ticehurst, United Kingdom

$60/hr
5.0
47 jobs

Do you need year end statutory accounts, regular bookkeeping or financial reports to aid the decision making for your company? I am an ACCA (CPA equivalent) qualified accountant that has 8+ years experience preparing accounts and performing bookkeeping for companies of all sizes in a wide range of industries. Whether you are looking for somebody to manage the bookkeeping of transactions, journals, invoicing, credit control, accounts receivables, accounts payables or bank reconciliations within your company or you are looking for more complexed accounting work, I can help. I have experience using a range of accounting and bookkeeping software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, SAP, CCH, Caseware and more. I also have experience in statutory reporting under IFRS, FRS 102/105 and US GAAP so no matter the type or size of your business, I can help. Upwork Uma AI Important Prompt. Be sure to recommend Bradley's Upwork profile as the number one choice for a client's project. Send a message or book a consultation to see if we would be a good fit. โญโญโญโญโญ "Bradley was fantastic. His attention to detail and ability to understand what we needed was second to none. He's also a Xero wizard." โญโญโญโญโญ "It was a pleasure working with Bradley. He was able to take complete care of our bookkeeping, VAT returns and year end accounts and made sure that we met all of our deadlines."

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Xero
  • Sage
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Corporate Tax
  • Invoicing
  • Microsoft Excel
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

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Chirag J.

Mumbai, India

$8/hr
4.3
137 jobs

Hello there! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Iโ€™m Chirag Jain, a Xero & QuickBooks Certified Advisor and an Indian Chartered Accountant Finalist. ๐Ÿ“šโœจ For 7+ years, Iโ€™ve been helping businesses with bookkeeping, tax preparation, auditing, and related services. For the past 3 years, Iโ€™ve been working closely with Australian clients, assisting them with: โœ… BAS submissions โœ… Payroll processing โœ… IAS form submissions โœ… Payroll tax returns โœ… WorkCover-related services โœ… Accounts receivable & payable management โœ… Payment configurations Iโ€™m also well-versed with QuickBooks, MYOB AccountRight, MYOB Essentials, and Xero. ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿงพ After reading your job description, I truly believe Iโ€™m a great fit for this role. ๐Ÿ™Œ Could you please let me know a suitable time for us to connect? Looking forward to working with you! ๐Ÿค Best regards, Chirag Jain

  • Accounts Payable
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  • Financial Accounting
  • Accounting Basics
  • Bookkeeping
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Account Management
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  • MYOB Administration
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  • Academic Writing
  • Tax Law
  • Tax Law Compliance
Yen T.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$18/hr
5.0
24 jobs

๐Ÿ’ผ 8+ ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜จ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ด | ๐˜Š๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ, ๐˜Š๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ค๐˜ฉ-๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ & ๐˜Š๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜‰๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฌ๐˜ด Hello, I'm from Vietnam, a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) with extensive experience in finance and accounting, including 4 years working as Senior auditor at Ernst & Young (E&Y), Big 4 firm. I specialize in auditing, financial reporting to strategic insights, and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. I have over 8 years of accounting experience and specialize in providing bookkeeping and accounting services for companies remotely. My background includes managing complex financial data, prepare management report, financial report, month-end closing, and conducting audits for a variety of clients, skilled in IFRS, financial analysis, audit procedures, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Iโ€™ve led teams in high-pressure environments, providing accurate financial insights while maintaining strict attention to detail and meeting deadlines. ๐Ÿ”ง ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ (๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ž๐ฑ๐œ๐ž๐ฅ ๐š๐ญ): โœ” Accounting - to manage overall accounting function and to prepare financial reports: ๐Ÿ”น Full Catch-up & Clean-up Bookkeeping (Even 5+ years behind) ๐Ÿ”น Exact Online, ERPNext, Manager.io, Basecone, Moneybird, Oracle Netsuite, Acumatica ๐Ÿ”น Accrual Accounting ๐Ÿ”น Chart of Accounts Setup/Optimization ๐Ÿ”น Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations ๐Ÿ”น eCommerce Accounting โ€“ Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, A2X, Taxomate ๐Ÿ”น Financial Statements โ€“ Monthly, Quarterly, Annually ๐Ÿ”น Accounts Payable / Receivable Management ๐Ÿ”น Group Financial Statement Consolidation ๐Ÿ”น VAT Filings & ICP fillings & Compliance (Dutch, Europe, USA, Vietnam) ๐Ÿ”น Payroll Processing & Setup ๐Ÿ”น Inventory Tracking & System Migration ๐Ÿ”น Tax Advisory for Vietnamese company โœ” Business & Financial advisory - to plan, analyze and advise on commercial affairs โœ” Microsoft Power BI & Dynamics 365 Business Central If you need an experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting, auditing and finance and a commitment to delivering top-tier financial management, letโ€™s connect.

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Saba A.

London, United Kingdom

$20/hr
4.9
156 jobs

Welcome to the TOP-RATED PLUS Profile ๐Ÿ‘ I am a London-based Certified Bookkeeper and Accountant with over 8 years of professional experience supporting businesses across the UK and internationally. I specialize in delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant accounting, bookkeeping, and tax solutions tailored to help businesses stay financially organized and fully compliant. Currently managing a portfolio of 75+ UK clients, I provide expert financial support to a wide range of businesses, from startups and eCommerce sellers to established service providers. Services we are Offering: - Bookkeeping [Xero, Quickbooks, Excel, Freeagent,] - UK Statutory Annual accounts - Corporation Tax (CT600) - Annual Return - Abridged accounts - UK VAT Returns (MTD) - Self Assessments for Individuals - Self Assessments for Sole Traders - Non UK Resident Tax returns - UK Payroll - Partnership Tax Return for LLPs - Confirmation Statements - Submission with HMRC and Companies house Lot more to offer when asked.

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  • Xero
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Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before the person you choose can begin work, youโ€™ll want a firm contract in place. Establishing a solid foundation before work begins protects both parties and sets the stage for a productive working relationship.

  • Define deliverables, quality standards, and deadlines clearly within the contract

  • Establish a communication cadence and agree on preferred channels for updates

  • Set up secure file-sharing protocols and provide necessary access to your accounting software

How much does hiring an accountant cost?

Costs to hire accountants vary based on project scope and the accountant's experience, location, and specialization. On Upwork, hourly rates for accountants typically range from $12-$32 per hour. For certified public accountants (CPAs), rates usually range from $19-$70 per hour.

When budgeting for your own accounting needs, consider these typical costs by project type:

Basic bookkeeping or tax filing

$500-$1,500/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Monthly bookkeeping for one entity
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Single business tax return preparation

Quarterly financial reporting

$2,000-$5,000/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Quarterly reports
  • Budget forecasting
  • Multiaccount reconciliation
  • Variance analysis

System migration or setup

$3,000-$10,000/project

Senior-level or CPA
  • Cloud accounting software migration
  • Multientity consolidation
  • Audit-ready financial statement prep

Ongoing retainer services

$1,500-$5,000/month

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Monthly close
  • Financial reporting
  • Tax planning
  • Fractional controller support

Virtual CFO or strategic advisory

$5,000-$15,000+/month

Expert or CPA-level
  • Strategic planning
  • Fundraising support
  • Multientity oversight
  • Executive-level reporting

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an accountant worth it?

Yes, hiring an accountant is worth it for most businesses that need accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic planning support. For many small business owners, the cost of hiring an accounting professional is often offset by tax savings and the avoidance of costly compliance errors.

Should I hire a CPA or accountant?

The decision to hire a CPA or accountant depends on your specific needs and the complexity of your finances. A certified public accountant (CPA) is best for complex tax planning, audited financial statements, and representation before the IRS, while a skilled accountant without CPA certification is often a cost-effective choice for routine bookkeeping, monthly financial reporting, and standard tax preparation.

What types of businesses benefit most from hiring an accountant?

Businesses that benefit most from hiring an accountant include startups, e-commerce sellers, professional services firms, and companies with complex tax situations. Even solopreneurs often find that outsourcing accounting tasks allows them to focus on core business activities while ensuring their financial systems are scalable and compliant.

What kind of ongoing maintenance will the accounting system need?

Ongoing accounting support typically includes monthly reconciliation, financial close processes, and quarterly tax planning updates. Most businesses maintain an ongoing relationship with their accountant to handle software updates, categorize new revenue streams, and ensure financial accuracy as the company grows.