I'm a Certified Bookkeeper and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor with over five years of experience helping contractors and service-based businesses maintain accurate, organized, and tax-ready financial records.
Services:
-Bookkeeping Cleanup & Catch-Up
-Monthly Bookkeeping
-Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations
-Financial Statements & Reporting
-Sales Tax & Payroll Support
-QuickBooks Online Setup & Optimization
Accounting Software:
-QuickBooks Online
-Xero
-Wave
I believe bookkeeping is more than recording transactions, it's about providing accurate financial information that helps business owners make informed decisions. Whether you need your books cleaned up, brought current, or maintained each month, I provide reliable bookkeeping with clear communication and attention to detail.
Bookkeeping
Light Bookkeeping
Invoicing
Accounts Payable Management
Accounts Receivable Management
Expense Reporting
QuickBooks Online
Kaitlyn N.
College Place, Washington
$32/hr
5.0
41 jobs
I have a high attention to detail and a need for perfection. Bookkeeping is the perfect mix of both of these skills. I specialize in large scale, especially multi-year, clean-ups. I am still accepting new clients for ongoing bookkeeping services. Most of my experiences are in the Quickbooks system. I also own and operate my own Bookkeeping Business - Nelson’s Numbers LLC.
•Experienced in Microsoft Programs
•Experience in Quickbooks Online
•Experienced in Transferring and Entering Data
•I like to keep an open line of communication through projects
•Large Scale, Multi-Year Clean-Ups
•Ongoing bookkeeping services available
Accounting Basics
Bank Reconciliation
Data Entry
Proofreading
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
List Building
Education
Database
QuickBooks Online
Accounting
Yukti B.
Champaign, Illinois
$25/hr
4.1
136 jobs
Top-Rated Plus | 10+ Years Experience | $100K+ Earned on Upwork | U.S. Master’s in Accountancy & CPA-Equivalent
Are you looking for an accountant who doesn’t just “manage books” but actually helps you save time, stay compliant, and grow profitably? That’s exactly what I do. With over 10 years of hands-on experience and $100K+ earned working with U.S. clients on Upwork, I bring the right mix of technical expertise, strategic insight, and proven results to every project.
Clients trust me because I combine the knowledge of U.S. Master of Accountancy (University of Illinois) and Chartered Accountant (CPA-equivalent) — with practical experience across bookkeeping, tax, reporting, and financial systems.
✅ What I Deliver
Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Accounting – QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite
U.S. Tax Preparation & Advisory – Certified IRS VITA volunteer with experience filing federal & state returns
GAAP-Compliant Financial Reporting – including ASC 606 and revenue recognition standards
Audit & Compliance Support – smooth coordination with auditors and regulators
Financial Planning & Insights – budgeting, forecasting, and data dashboards (Excel, Tableau, SQL, Python)
📈 Proven Results
Helped U.S. businesses increase profitability by up to 25% through smarter financial planning
Reduced month-end close times by 18%, ensuring faster and more reliable reporting
Improved billing accuracy by 20%, accelerating cash collections across clients
Delivered smooth audits with fewer adjustments year-over-year for multiple businesses
If you’re searching for a reliable financial partner who can bring clarity to your numbers, ensure compliance, and give you insights to scale with confidence — let’s connect.
As a Top-Rated Plus freelancer, I’m committed to long-term partnerships and measurable results for U.S. businesses.
📩 Let’s connect to discuss how I can simplify your finances and help your business grow with confidence.
Bookkeeping
Accounting Software
Balance Sheet
Bank Reconciliation
General Ledger
Intuit QuickBooks
Xero
Microsoft Excel
Cash Flow Analysis
GAAP
Oracle NetSuite
Accounts Receivable Management
Accounting
QuickBooks Online
Accounts Payable Management
Beth B.
Plain, Wisconsin
$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I help small businesses, property managers, real estate investors, and service-based businesses stay financially organized with accurate, reliable bookkeeping. My strengths include transaction management, bank and credit card reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, bookkeeping cleanups, and maintaining tax-ready books. I take a personalized, detail-oriented approach that provides clients with clear financial insights, consistent communication, and peace of mind so they can focus on growing their business.
Bookkeeping
Balance Sheet
Bank Reconciliation
Data Entry
Xero
Data Cleaning
General Office Skills
QuickBooks Online
Zoho Books
Sage
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
Accounts Payable Management
Accounts Receivable Management
Bill.com Accounts Receivable
Implementation
Financial Reporting
Income Statement
Payroll Reconciliation
Julie W.
Magazine, Arkansas
$35/hr
5.0
22 jobs
I am an Advanced Certified QuickBooks Expert with 10 years of experience in the financial industry and over 20 years of experience in Project Management. I have worked part-time for Intuit for 5 years on their cleanup team, performing full cleanups in preparation for taxes. In addition, I work on the TurboTax team during peak season. This allows me to stay up to date on all updates and standards used by Intuit.
Whether you are starting a new business or have fallen behind with your books, I can help. I will review your chart of accounts based on your industry type, record assets/depreciation based on your most recent tax return and reconcile all of your accounts (i.e. bank, credit card, 3rd party apps and loans). Upon completion, I will provide a Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement to provide to your Accountant for tax purposes.
As your bookkeeper, my goal is to help you succeed in your business!
Bookkeeping
Accounting Basics
Account Reconciliation
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Data Entry
Intuit QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel
QuickBooks Online
Accounting
Jawed A.
Houston, Texas
$25/hr
5.0
109 jobs
⭐ Top Rated Plus | 96% Job Success | Available Now
I’m Jawed Ali, a seasoned accounting professional with 20+ years of experience turning complex financial data into clear, GAAP-compliant, and audit-ready books you can trust. I specialize in both cash-based and accrual-based accounting, customizing my approach to fit your business size, industry, and compliance needs, so you get accurate, timely financials without the stress.
🔥 What I Bring to Your Business:
Dual Accounting Mastery:
Deep knowledge of Cash-Based Accounting, perfect for small businesses tracking income and expenses when cash moves.
Expertise in Accrual-Based Accounting, recording transactions when incurred, managing accounts receivable/payable, adjusting journal entries, and ensuring financial statements reflect true business performance.
Software & Tools Proficiency:
QuickBooks Online & Desktop, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks, Sage, I speak your software language fluently.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, macros, financial modeling, and automation to streamline reporting and analysis.
Expert-level command of Google Sheets, complex formulas, dashboards, data validation, Apps Script, and workflow automation.
Full-Cycle Accounting Services:
General ledger management, journal entries, month-end/year-end close
Bank, credit card, and vendor/customer reconciliations
Financial statement preparation (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Budgeting, forecasting, and ratio analysis
Payroll management via Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, ADP, and Bill(dot)com
Catch-up and clean-up projects to resolve backlogs and ensure audit readiness
🌍 Proven Global Experience
Since 2009, I’ve empowered over 300 clients across the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Australia, and Pakistan, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financials to e-commerce stores, real estate firms, SMEs, and service-based businesses.
🚀 Why Clients Trust Me
✅ Accuracy & Compliance: Always GAAP-aligned, audit-ready, and error-free books.
✅ Timely Delivery: Never miss deadlines; proactive communication is my norm.
✅ Insightful Reporting: Beyond numbers, I provide data-driven insights to help you grow.
✅ Tech-Savvy Efficiency: Automating workflows to save time and reduce errors.
📩 Ready to transform your accounting?
Whether you’re starting fresh, need cleanup, or want expert ongoing support, I’m here to make your financials crystal clear and stress-free.
Let’s connect and elevate your business finances today!
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Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Xero
QuickBooks Online
FreshBooks
Wave Accounting
Payroll Accounting
Invoicing
Microsoft Excel
Gusto
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
Bill.com
Receipt Management
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