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Andrew C.

San Diego, California

$35/hr
5.0
7 jobs

5+years of experience with bookkeeping, specifically working with QuickBooks and Xero. I will efficiently manage all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, allocate your bank feeds, complete all bank reconciliations, & prepare a complete set of financial statements as needed. My goal is to make sure that you as a business owner have your finances consistently organized and available to review at any point throughout the year! With my bookkeeping services, this will result in you having the tools to make informed business decisions at any time needed. Projects I can assist with also include: - 1099 contractor tax filings - Bank feed categorization catch-up - AR Collections reconciliations - Annual Bank Reconciliation catch-up - Expense Management - Financial Reporting I strive to provide efficient and high quality work by building a relationship of open, direct communication and transparency to elevate organizational productivity. I place a strong strategic focus on developing a positive relationship with my clients whether their needs are short or long-term.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Customer Service
  • Income Statement
  • Financial Report
  • Bill.com Accounts Payable
  • Invoicing
  • Email Support
Karen K.

Thousand Oaks, California

$30/hr
4.7
88 jobs

Experienced Accountant/Controller/Full Charge Bookkeeper with over 20 years experience. I am an expert on QuickBooks Online, in addition I work with Gusto Payroll , A2X and have experience working with several ECommerce platforms. I am available to my clients day and night and strive to take the Accounting burden and expense of a full time employee away so you can concentrate on building your business.

  • Bookkeeping
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Financial Accounting
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Wave Accounting
  • Viral Marketing
Vincent S.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
4.9
249 jobs

✅ Elite QuickBooks ProAdvisor ✅ 9+ Years in US Bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online Cleanup & Tax Filing ✅ Catch-Up, Monthly & Quarterly Bookkeeping ✅ US Tax Accountant | 1040 · Schedule C · 1065 · 1120-S Behind on your books? Facing a tax deadline with a messy QuickBooks file? I clean it up, close the year, and file the return. US-based bookkeeper, tax preparer, and Elite QuickBooks ProAdvisor. 9+ years in QuickBooks Online cleanup, monthly and quarterly bookkeeping, and small business tax filing. WHAT I DO Catch-Up and Clean-Up Bookkeeping I rebuild neglected books month by month. Bank and credit card reconciliation, undeposited funds cleanup, chart of accounts restructuring, and correcting miscategorized transactions. You get clean financials your CPA can actually file from. Monthly Bookkeeping and Close Ongoing transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and a monthly financial statement package. Profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow delivered by [the 10th] each month. Quarterly Bookkeeping A lighter-touch option for businesses with lower transaction volume. I reconcile and close the full quarter, deliver your financial statements, and prepare the numbers you need for quarterly estimated tax payments and sales tax filings. Costs less than a monthly engagement and still keeps you ahead of the year-end scramble. Business and Individual Tax Preparation Federal and state filing for Form 1040 with Schedule C, Form 1065 partnerships, and Form 1120-S S corporations. I prepare in Intuit ProConnect. I also review returns other preparers filed, which catches reasonable compensation issues, basis errors, and missed deductions more often than you would expect. WHY CLIENTS KEEP ME Nine years of hands-on bookkeeping and tax work, and Elite ProAdvisor status, which Intuit reserves for its top tier of certified advisors. I am based in the US and work in your time zone. You get answers the same day, not the next morning. I explain what I find in plain language. If your gross margin dropped or an owner draw is sitting in the wrong account, I tell you and I tell you why it matters. GOOD FIT IF YOU Run a US business filing a Schedule C, 1065, or 1120-S Use QuickBooks Online, or want to move to it Want monthly or quarterly bookkeeping handled by one person alongside your taxes Need books cleaned up before a loan, a sale, or an audit

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Accounting
  • Tax Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Return
  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Online API
  • Accounting Report
  • Accounting Report Creation
  • Taxes
  • Tax Strategy
  • US Taxation
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
Myles P.

Anaheim, California

$25/hr
4.7
130 jobs

With 20 years of accounting experience, I have held executive positions in various business industries. My background spans from working in startups to Fortune 100 companies, enabling me to deliver well-rounded, scalable financial solutions. I uphold the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality and have extensive experience with QuickBooks (all versions), Xero, SAP, NetSuite. My accounting experience includes AR/AP, payroll processing, financial reporting, month-end close, invoicing, and more. Whether you need ongoing bookkeeping support or a outsourced accounting department, I can provide accurate, timely, and dependable services to help your business stay financially healthy. Let’s work together to make your numbers work for you!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Software
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Xero
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sage
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Docs
  • ERP Software
  • Google Sheets
Camille G.

Vacaville, California

$35/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hello, I am a bookkeeper who specializes in providing professional bookkeeping services for small and medium-sized businesses. Whether you need to set up QuickBooks, clean up for the year or ongoing monthly services to complete reconciliations and provide financial reports, I can help!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Invoice
  • Report
  • Bank Statement
April T.

Ramona, California

$45/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Remote Bookkeeper | QBO Advanced Certified | FreshBooks Certified | Specializing in Cleanup, Catch Up & Monthly Maintenance I provide business owners with a clear view of their financial standing to facilitate confident business decisions. Has your bookkeeping been left untouched or unkempt for a substantial amount of time? How about even just a couple of months? Wouldn’t it be nice to open up QuickBooks and see an accurate Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet to hand off to your accountant? I’ve got your back. I’m here to take that dreaded work of bookkeeping off your hands and deliver you ready-to-hand off financial statements, making tax time a breeze. You love your business and I love showing you the progress and profitability of your business. What I can take off your plate: Bank transactions categorizing & matching Creating invoices, bills, maintaining Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Reconciling Bank accounts, making the bank balance and QB balance reflect the same numbers with integrity and thorough accounting Catching and fixing discrepancies Reviewing P&L and Balance Sheet for inaccuracies, anomalies, or red flags Cleaning up Accounts Receivables that have been improperly matched I specialize in Monthly, Clean up, and Catch Up *Short testimonial* I've taken over the books for a client who was maintaining their own books for years. Upon stepping in, I caught a 20k invoice from the previous year that hadn't been paid. After notifying the business owners, they reached out to their customer and that $20k invoice was paid within weeks. Sometimes you don't realize the little things you may overlook when you're so busy. I come in and look at the details with a fine tooth comb! Ask me how I can get your books clean and keep them clean and ready for your CPA and/or taxes!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Data Entry
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Customer Service
  • FreshBooks
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Microsoft Office
  • Typing
  • Invoicing
  • Financial Report

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