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Dhruvil K.

Oak Lawn, Illinois

$50/hr
5.0
27 jobs

Hello, Iโ€™m Dhruvil, Licensed US CPA - MO with over 8 years of hands-on experience in U.S. Taxation, Audit and bookkeeping, supporting individuals, startups, small businesses, and e-commerce sellers with accurate, compliant, and reliable financial solutions. I provide end-to-end U.S. tax preparation, e-filing, tax planning, and bookkeeping services, ensuring timely delivery, full IRS compliance, and well-organized, tax-ready financial records. โœ… US Tax Services ๐Ÿ”น Individual Taxation Form 1040 (W-2, 1099, investments, deductions & credits) Schedules A, B, C, D, E Rental income & multi-state returns Expat & foreign income reporting ๐Ÿ”น Business & Entity Taxation Form 1065 โ€“ Partnerships Form 1120 โ€“ C-Corporations Form 1120-S โ€“ S-Corporations Form 990 โ€“ Non-Profits EIN applications & IRS registrations ๐Ÿ”น IRS Compliance & Advisory 1099-NEC / 1099-MISC preparation & filing W-2 / W-3 payroll filings Estimated taxes (1040-ES, 1120-ES) IRS notices, compliance reviews & year-end tax planning โœ… Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Daily, weekly, or monthly bookkeeping Transaction categorization & historical cleanup Bank & credit card reconciliations Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Financial reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow QuickBooks Online, Xero & Zoho Books Software setup, cleanup, migration & ongoing support ๐Ÿ”น E-Commerce Bookkeeping Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce sellers PayPal, Stripe, Square reconciliation Sales tax tracking & marketplace payout reconciliation โญ Why Work With Me? โœ” 8+ years of US tax & bookkeeping experience โœ” CPA-led accuracy & IRS-compliant filings โœ” Clean, audit-ready & tax-ready books โœ” Clear communication & timely delivery โœ” 100% confidentiality & data security ๐Ÿ“Œ My goal: To make U.S. tax compliance and bookkeeping simple, accurate, and stress-free, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

  • US Taxation
  • CPA
  • Nonprofit
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
  • IRS Resolution
  • Financial Audit
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
Siddhartha H.

New Delhi, India

$12/hr
4.9
1,006 jobs

I'm Siddhartha, a qualified ICAEW member, agency owner of Mercurius Advisory Services (MASPARTNER), and a finance professional with over two decades of experience working with industry giants like Grant Thornton, PwC, and American Express. At MAS, my team and I offer a full suite of financial services to clients across 30+ countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe, Singapore, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Whether you need day-to-day bookkeeping, complex tax filings, or high-level CFO guidance, we've got it covered under one roof. What makes us different? Every engagement benefit from my CFO-level oversight, which means your numbers don't just get recorded; they get interpreted and acted upon. OUR CORE SERVICES -Bookkeeping & Accounting -Full-cycle bookkeeping and transaction recording -Accounts Payable & Receivable management -Bank and credit card reconciliation -Inventory and stock management -Financial and management reporting -CFO & Strategic Finance Services -Budgeting and financial forecasting -Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) -Analytical and strategic financial support -Controllership and oversight services White-Label Accounting & Tax Support for CPA Firms Reliable back-office support for CPA and tax firms looking to manage overflow work, seasonal deadlines, and ongoing client needs. Support includes bookkeeping, reconciliations, AR/AP, payroll, workpapers, financial statement assistance, tax preparation support, 1099/W-2 processing, and sales tax filings, all completed under your firmโ€™s brand and systems. Tax Services -Personal and corporate tax (US, UK, UAE, Australia & Canada) -Sales tax registration and filings -Company and personal tax preparation -Payroll processing and compliance Business Formation & Compliance -Company registration (US, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia) -ITIN/EIN services in the US -Ongoing compliance management COUNTRIES SERVED USA | Canada | Australia | UK | Europe | Singapore | Middle East | Africa | India | UAE |30+ Countries Long-term relationships are something we genuinely value, and we work hard every day to deserve them through accurate, timely, and confidential service. Ping me directly to discuss how MAS can support your business!

  • Accounting Basics
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounting Software
  • Tax Return
  • Bookkeeping
  • Balance Sheet
  • Transaction Data Entry
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Wave Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Value-Added Tax
  • Financial Plan
  • Financial Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Accounting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Reporting
  • Xero
MOHAMED AKIB P.

Ahmedabad, India

$15/hr
5.0
189 jobs

Real estate bookkeeper and cleanup specialist โ€” I take messy books and keep them spotless every month. Top Rated Plus since 2016 ยท 100% Job Success ยท 18,000+ hours ยท $300K+ earned. If you're a property investor, landlord, flipper, or property manager whose QuickBooks, AppFolio, or Buildium is behind, messy, or never set up right โ€” that's exactly what I fix. Iโ€™m Mohamed Akib โ€” a Chartered Accountant and CalCPA member with 10+ years turning tangled, multi-property books into accurate, investor-ready financials owners can actually make decisions from. Recent results: โ€ข Reconciled 18 months of backlog across a 40-unit AppFolio portfolio in 3 weeks client filed taxes on time for the first time in two years. โ€ข Untangled the books for a 5-LLC investor and built a monthly close that went from โ€œnever finishedโ€ to a reliable 5-day cycle. โ€ข Took a property manager from 2 years behind to fully tax-ready in 30 days, with zero adjustments needed from their CPA. What I do for real estate clients: โ€ข Cleanups & catch-ups โ€” months or years of backlog reconciled and categorized so your books are audit-ready and tax-ready. โ€ข Property-level bookkeeping โ€” income and expenses tracked by property and entity, so you know exactly which doors, units, or flips make money. โ€ข QBO, AppFolio & Buildium setup โ€” chart of accounts, classes, and workflows built for real estate from day one. โ€ข Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliations โ€” every bank, loan, and card account reconciled on schedule, so month-end is never a scramble. โ€ข Investor & owner reporting โ€” P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reports on time and explained in plain English. โ€ข Loan, refinance & closing entries mortgages, refis, and HUD/closing statements recorded correctly so your equity and basis stay accurate. Why clients keep me for years: Iโ€™m responsive, I catch issues before they reach your CPA, and I work independently โ€” you hand me the mess, I hand you clean books. Because I focus only on real estate, I already know how your transactions should be recorded. No learning curve on your dime. Youโ€™re a good fit if you own or manage rental property, flips, or a small portfolio, youโ€™re tired of doing the books yourself (or fixing whoever did them last), and you want a reliable partner for the long run not another freelancer to babysit. If your books are behind or you want them off your plate for good, send me a message or invite me to your job. Tell me what platform youโ€™re on and how far behind you are, and Iโ€™ll tell you honestly how Iโ€™d clean it up and what itโ€™ll take. Thank You, Mohamed Akib

  • Real Estate
  • Property Management
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Bookkeeping
  • AppFolio
  • Buildium
  • Buildertrend
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Construction
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Management
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Accounting
  • Yardi Software
Ethige Udari Anupama S.

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

$10/hr
4.8
43 jobs

I am a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with over 5 years of professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and banking operations. Since 2021, I have been working as a Virtual Accountant/Bookkeeper, supporting clients in managing their finances with accuracy and efficiency. Prior to that, I served as an Assistant Manager in a private bank, where I gained 11 years of expertise in financial operations and customer service. ๐Ÿ’ผ Key Expertise: Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Clio Manage,Xero,AppFolio, and Property ware Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and expense categorization Strong experience in property management accounting and business financials Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance Highly organized, delivering timely and reliable results I am detail-oriented, committed, and passionate about helping businesses maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date financial records. My goal is to provide stress-free bookkeeping support that empowers clients to make informed business decisions with confidence.

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Communication Skills
  • AppFolio
  • Xero
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Principles & Practices
Raunak M.

Jodhpur, India

$28/hr
5.0
222 jobs

Hello there, I am a Certified Accountant, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, XERO advisor having 10+ years of experience in the field of Accounting & Taxation. I have done masters in Accounting I run an accounting firm namely ๐‘ฉ๐’๐’๐’Œ๐’” & ๐‘ช๐’๐’–๐’๐’•๐’” ๐‘ณ๐‘ณ๐‘ช. It would give me immense pleasure to help you with following services: โœ”๏ธ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ค๐ž๐ž๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ง๐ ๐€๐œ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ: It involves understanding your business processes and on that basis providing accounting clean up, organizing chart of accounts, customer invoicing, AR & AP management, Bank & Credit card reconciliation, month end or year compiling and all other general accounting services. I have hands on experience with leading cloud accounting applications namely QuickBooks, XERO and Zoho. โœ”๏ธ๐”.๐’. ๐“๐š๐ฑ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ: It includes preparation and filing of Form 1040 for Individuals, Sole Proprietors and Employees, From 1065 for Partnerships, 1120S for S-Corporations and 1120 for C-Corporations and various state filings. I also helps individuals and businesses with IRS negotiations through partner CPAs. I can also assist you to fill up Form W-8 BEN and W-8 BEN-E โœ”๏ธ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ: Depending on the nature, size and legal aspects, I could help and advice you to incorporate LLCs and Corporations in U.S., especially, incorporating Delaware Corporation, Nevada Corporation & Wyoming Corporation. I can also help to file annual reports and pay franchise tax with concerned Secretary of State โœ”๏ธ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐“๐š๐ฑ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ โœ”๏ธ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ƒ๐๐€ ๐๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ: I can help you to register DBA names with various state counties by following all the formalities. โœ”๏ธ ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ: It includes Drafting the operating agreement of LLCs and partnership agreements for general partnerships, co-founders agreement, bye-laws of corporation etc. Thanks! Raunak

  • International Taxation
  • Financial Management
  • Finance & Accounting
  • QuickBooks Online
  • US Taxation
  • Xero
  • Accounting Advisory
  • S-Corporation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Legal Entity Structuring
  • Bookkeeping
  • Zoho Books
  • Startup Company
  • Ecommerce
Bilal H.

Rayleigh, United Kingdom

$35/hr
5.0
104 jobs

I am a UK-based ICAEW Chartered Accountant with nearly 14 years of experience helping businesses streamline their finances, stay compliant, and make smarter financial decisions. I support startups, SMEs, and growing eCommerce brands across the UK, US, and Canada โ€” delivering accurate accounts, proactive tax planning, and reliable financial reporting. I also run a Chartered Accountancy firm in London that is regulated by ICAEW, giving my clients the assurance of working with a fully compliant, professionally supervised practice. As a registered HMRC Agent with my own Companies House Presenter ID, I assist businesses end-to-end โ€” from company formation to VAT registration, bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings, and strategic financial planning. Specialist Services I Offer UK Company formation & compliance VAT registration & returns (especially for Amazon, Shopify, and other eCommerce sellers) Bookkeeping & reconciliations Statutory accounts & financial statements Corporation tax, self-assessment & international tax filings Payroll processing (UK, US & Canada) Cash flow forecasting, budgeting & financial analysis Credit control and invoice management Liaising with HMRC, CRA, and IRS on behalf of clients Systems I Work With Xero | QuickBooks | Sage | SAP | Foxpro | Custom ERPs | OneBox | Google Drive | Microsoft Office | POS data systems (Amazon, Shopify, retail systems, etc.)

  • Business Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Tax Return
  • Business Analysis
  • Tax Preparation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax Accounting
  • Company Registration
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Sage
  • ERP Software

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What does a Certified Management accountant do?

A certified management accountant translates financial data into strategic business insights to guide internal decision-making. This role focuses on forward-looking analysis rather than historical record-keeping, helping organizations optimize performance and allocate resources with precision. You build operating plans that align daily activities with long-term organizational goals while identifying cost drivers that impact profitability. Your work enables leadership to evaluate alternatives and choose actions based on rigorous financial modeling and performance metrics.

  • You develop and execute operating plans that connect financial projections with strategic objectives. This process involves assessing key business factors to drive strategy formulation and confirming that resource allocation supports stakeholder needs. You project financial and operational requirements to create budgets that reflect realistic growth scenarios and risk assessments.
  • You perform detailed cost modeling by identifying specific cost drivers within the organization. This analysis helps leadership understand how different activities influence overall expenses and profitability. You use these insights to recommend actions that reduce waste, improve operational flow, and support strategic cost management initiatives across departments.
  • You design and evaluate performance management systems to track progress against strategic and tactical initiatives. When metrics indicate underperformance, you analyze the root causes and recommend corrective actions to get projects back on track. Your evaluations generate clear, data-backed recommendations that help managers adjust their approaches and achieve desired outcomes.

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  • Specify that the freelancer must develop operating plans aligned with your organizational strategy and stakeholder needs.
  • Request experience in budgeting and forecasting to project resources for strategic financial plans accurately.
  • Ask for proven ability to identify cost drivers and perform cost modeling for internal decision making.

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Look for portfolios that demonstrate concrete financial analysis and strategic support outputs. Uma runs instant video interviews and builds shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up your review process.

  • Review samples of decision analysis outputs where the candidate evaluated alternatives and recommended specific actions.
  • Check for documented performance management systems they designed, including corrective actions for underperforming initiatives.
  • Verify their history of creating financial plans with supporting budgeting and forecasting projections for past employers.

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Discuss their approach to business-focused finance work and strategic alignment. Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages, which generates an immediate transcript and summary after each session.

  • Ask how they assess key business factors to drive strategy and operating plan development in previous roles.
  • Question their method for evaluating decision alternatives using analytical techniques to form actionable recommendations.
  • Discuss how they model costs by identifying specific cost drivers to support organizational decisions.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear deliverables such as cost models and performance evaluation results. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, while identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds secure the engagement.

  • Define milestones for submitting operating plan outputs that align directly with your stated strategic goals.
  • Agree on a schedule for publishing financial plans with detailed budgeting and forecasting projections.
  • Establish criteria for accepting performance management system designs and associated evaluation results with corrective recommendations.

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How much does hiring a Certified Management accountant cost?

$500-$1,500 per project is a typical range for focused Certified Management accountant work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Cost driver analysis

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Identified cost drivers and variable expense structures
  • Evaluation of decision alternatives with recommendations
  • Compiled financial data supporting strategic decisions

Budgeting and forecasting

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Projected resources aligned with strategic goals
  • Spreadsheet templates for ongoing revenue projection
  • Comparison of actuals against planned budgets

Operating plan development

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Executed operating plans linked to organizational objectives
  • Detailed breakdown of required operational inputs
  • Timeline for executing strategic financial initiatives

Performance management system design

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Defined metrics for tracking tactical initiative success
  • Process for measuring performance against targets
  • Recommended steps for underperforming areas

Strategic decision support

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Comprehensive analysis of high-stakes business choices
  • Evaluation of financial exposure in proposed strategies
  • Multi-year financial projections for stakeholder review

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Certified Management accountant worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a Certified Management accountant is worthwhile. This credential signals expertise in strategic financial planning and cost management rather than just historical bookkeeping. You gain a partner who models costs and evaluates decision alternatives to support long-term growth.

How do I evaluate Certified Management accountant candidates?

Look for candidates who demonstrate how they link financial data to operational strategy through specific examples. Ask them to describe a time they identified a cost driver and recommended a corrective action that improved performance. Review their work history for deliverables like operating plans or budgeting forecasts that align with business goals.

What is the difference between a Certified Management accountant and a CPA?

A Certified Management accountant focuses on internal financial strategy, budgeting, and decision support for company leadership. A CPA typically handles external reporting, tax compliance, and auditing for regulators and stakeholders.

What deliverables should I expect from a Certified Management accountant?

You should receive operating plans, financial forecasts, and cost models that guide strategic decisions. These professionals also design performance management systems and submit recommendations for corrective actions when initiatives underperform.