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  • $120 hourly
    As a consultant, I bring a proven track record of delivering results-oriented, customized solutions that empower organizations to manage their most valuable resource—their people. With an MBA and a strong foundation in HR strategy, talent optimization, and leadership coaching, I work closely with leaders to enhance executive presence, build high-performing teams, and foster people-centric cultures that drive sustainable business success. My experience spans start-ups to mid-size companies across industries, including tech, automotive, energy, retail, non-profit, and healthcare. I collaborate with U.S. and international clients to develop HR and leadership strategies that align with their mission, culture, and long-term growth objectives. 2024 accomplishments include: •Scaling a tech start-up from 20 to 200 employees in less than two years by implementing a strategic workforce plan and prioritizing leadership development. •Guiding an international company in aligning compensation and benefits structures across subsidiaries in seven countries, improving talent acquisition and retention by 20%. •Helping multiple organizations align HR strategies with their corporate mission and culture, ensuring continuity and sustainable growth. • Led creating a national workers’ compensation rehabilitation program, employee stock options, retirement plans, comprehensive training and compliance programs, customized compensation packages, and commission structures. •Working as a fractional HR director for five national companies, creating policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across multiple states, and managing employee engagement, payroll, and benefits administration. As the founder of VanBaalen Consulting, I am dedicated to empowering leaders to lead authentically with integrity, emotional intelligence, and purpose. I believe great leaders create great cultures that drive innovation, adaptability, and long-term success. My strategic and personalized approach equips leaders to thrive in an evolving business landscape while building inclusive, mission-aligned, high-performing teams. Beyond consulting, I am the founder and President of Creative Career Solutions, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship and strategic career guidance to underserved communities and underemployed workers. My passion lies in fostering career growth, developing exceptional leaders, and shaping the future of leadership by leveraging organizations’ greatest asset—their employees. Let’s work together to build the culture, strategy, and leadership to take your organization to the next level.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Employee Relations
    Compensation Report
    Human Resource Information System
    Benefits
    Compensation
    Employee Training
    Performance Management
    Recruiting
    Payroll Accounting
    Human Resource Management
    Project Management
  • $200 hourly
    My experience and background focus primarily on financial related services, primarily accounting and finance. I have worked with a number of companies, both as a freelancer and an employee and have had the great fortune to gain a variety of experience across different industries. I am a MBA, CMA and CPA. I also operate my own financial services company, Mustang Financial, and working as an Auditor at Ally Financial. My strengths as a freelancer focus around my ingenuity, creativity and diverse knowledge with free and pay to use programs, including the Office Suite.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Cost Accounting
    Xero
    Microsoft Power BI
    QuickBooks Online
    Bookkeeping
    Economics
    Financial Analysis
    Data Analysis
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Financial Accounting
    Microsoft Excel
    Cash Flow Analysis
    Cost Analysis
    Payroll Accounting
  • $220 hourly
    You’ll be working with a CPA , Enrolled Agent, and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor with many years of experience in full accounting, CFO services and tax planning and tax relief services for indivduals, small businesses to huge corporations. General accounting experience includes full charge bookkeeping, account reconciliation, consolidated financial statements preparation, budgeting and forecasting, budget variance analysis and financial analysis. I have handled A/R and A/P end to end process from invoicing to collections/payments then to reconciliation. Also did new systems implementation, continual improvements, payroll, external audit coordination and assistance, Sarbanes Oxley. I do CFO services as well by providing recommendations based on your numbers, facilitate mergers and acquistions, budgeting and forecasting, and more consultations to direct the business to success. I also do tax preparation and filing as well as tax planning for individuals and businesses. Lastly, I do tax resolution and representation for clients who owes the IRS and the State for taxes, can help stop tax levies and help negotiate a lower payment plan. Having all these experiences , gives you someone who knows what to look for, what to prioritize, which expenses to deduct for taxes and which business activity qualifies for tax credits. You will get more value from these services as I help leverage the business financial situation to drive business growth while ensuring tax compliance.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Financial Projection
    Audition Preparation
    Joint Venture
    Financial Statements Preparation
    Account Reconciliation
    QuickBooks Online
    Budget
    SAP ERP
    Tax Preparation
    Payroll Accounting
    Bank Reconciliation
    Tax Planning & Advisory
    Bookkeeping
    Cash Flow Statement
    Intuit QuickBooks
  • $100 hourly
    I am a Certified Public Accountant with more than a decade of experience in the accounting field. I specialize in bookkeeping and financial statement preparation and tax planning and preparation for businesses and individuals alike. Whether it's filing of your personal tax returns or catching up on months, even years of bookkeeping work for your business, I offer timely and accurate work at a fair price. I am also always looking to add clients looking for recurring work, so feel free to reach out with your project and we can get you set and on a good with your accounting and tax work!
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Taxes
    Tax Strategy
    Tax Planning & Advisory
    Tax Preparation
    Tax Accounting
    Financial Accounting
    Bookkeeping
    Payroll Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounting
    CPA
  • $45 hourly
    I specialize in setting up new files in QBO, large back work projects, catching up and updating QuickBooks files as well as weekly/monthly/quarterly bookkeeping. I also specialize in QuickBooks Consulting and Training. I have more than 20 years experience as a Full Charge Bookkeeper. In addition, I am an adjunct instructor for a local community college and school district teaching both college credit courses and adult enrichment classes in Bookkeeping and Accounting. My extensive experience includes working with a wide range of industries in all facets of accounting. This includes Bank/Credit Card Reconciliations, A/P, A/R, Payroll, Budgeting and Financial Reports. I am extremely well-versed in third party applications that integrate with QuickBooks. I can assist with all of your project needs. I am an Advanced Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and an Advanced Certified QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor. I have obtained the FreshBooks Collaborative Accounting Certification. I am also an active member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers as a Certified Bookkeeper.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Bill.com Accounts Payable
    Accounts Payable Management
    Accounts Receivable Management
    QuickBooks Online
    Financial Reporting
    Accounting Software
    Google Docs
    Bookkeeping
    Gusto
    Account Reconciliation
    Accounting
    Bank Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Intuit QuickBooks
  • $40 hourly
    Hello, my name is Kandis Duffield. I am a dedicated and hard working person who believes in honesty and a good working relationship. I have tons of previous experience in customer service, data entry, business management, and Microsoft Office. I am a graduate of Baker college with a degree in Human Resources Management. My educational background helps me to perform according to my clients expectations. I am very skilled at timeliness and excel works and I pay close attention to detail. I'm also qualified in data extracting and tele communicating. If you hire me, you will get many services at a one time investment. I'm very confident of our success together as I am punctual and creative. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you,
    Featured Skill Payroll
    ADP Workforce Now
    Scheduling
    Human Resource Information System
    Bookkeeping
    Payroll Accounting
    Email Communication
    Data Entry
    Microsoft Word
    Accuracy Verification
  • $50 hourly
    I am an HR Professional with experience in benefit & leave administration, talent acquisition, compliance and payroll processing. I help clients all across the board from those who have two employees to those with 100+. * Administers and executes human resource programs including benefits, leave, 401K, payroll and talent management. * Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliant. * Skilled in PrismHR (HRIS), Bullhorn (ATS), Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Employment Law
    Benefits
    Recruiting
    Payroll Accounting
    Human Resources Consulting
    Financial Audit
    Microsoft Excel
    Employee Relations
    HR & Business Services
  • $120 hourly
    I'm a sole practitioner CPA in the mid-Michigan area who focuses on small business full-service accounting needs such as bookkeeping, assurance, payroll, software implementation and support, IT support, and tax prep, advisory, and representation. I help all small businesses, but have a niche for cannabis, food service/restaurants, heavy transportation/trucking, nonprofits, and real estate.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    CPA
    Microsoft Word
    Tax Law
    Revenue Management
    QuickBooks Online
    Zoho Books
    Accounts Payable
    Microsoft Excel
    Accounts Receivable
    Bank Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Tax Preparation
  • $50 hourly
    I provide full cycle accounting work. I am available Monday to Friday to discuss your current concerns and pinpoints. I enjoy ticking and tying each account while helping businesses streamline their Quickbooks with rules, recurring transactions and automatic uploads. - I have an Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI - I have worked in the accounting field for the last 15 years. Everything from public accounting firm to a small hair salon. - My skills include payroll, invoicing, accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, depreciation and amortization schedules, bank and credit card reconciliations, 1099 filings, budgets and projections. - I have worked with a variety of softwares including Quickbooks Online, Xero, Excel, Paychex, Bill.com Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
    Featured Skill Payroll
    QuickBooks Online
    Management Accounting
    Financial Statement
    Accounting Basics
    Accounts Payable Management
    Payment Processing
    Accounts Receivable Management
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounting
    Financial Report
    Accounts Payable
    Income Statement
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Accounts Receivable
  • $40 hourly
    I have 28 years experience in Accounting and taxation of all types. I have experience in cost accounting, governmental accounting, payroll and small business. I have experience in international, business, sales and personal taxes. I also have training in forensic accounting. I have a Masters degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting and Taxation. I enjoy working on complicated projects and investigative accounting work. I look forward to expanding my business.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Google Docs
    Sage 50cloud
    Accounts Receivable Management
    Cost Accounting
    Accounts Payable Management
    International Taxation
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Corporate Tax
    Payroll Accounting
    Tax Preparation
  • $85 hourly
    I offer virtual bookkeeping services with the goal of helping clients achieve financial success. I bring value to my clients by truly becoming a partner. My monthly packages can be customized to meet your specific needs. Besides transaction entry, categorization, and account reconciliation, I support small businesses by analyzing the books, providing honest feedback, budgeting, and secure cloud document storage.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Financial Report
    QuickBooks Online
    Financial Analysis
    Xero
    Bookkeeping
    Bank Reconciliation
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounts Payable
  • $40 hourly
    Welcome! If you're looking for some help to manage your business, take control of the paperwork, or simplify your day to day by handing someone else the mundane tasks, then I'm here to help you. Sometimes you're not quite ready to hire a full time employee to hand tasks over to and that's why you can hire myself for a full day of tasks, or you can hire me for 12, 24 or 36 hours a month on a retainer. Do you have a large project coming up that you just don't have enough time for? A 'V.A. for a day' can help with that. We'll set up a 45 minute call ahead of a full 8 hour day to go through action plans and tasks that need accomplishing. During that day we will be in contact as we go through the list of tasks and check if anything else pops up. I'm here to help you!
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Spanish to English Translation
    English to Spanish Translation
    Scheduling
    Payroll Accounting
    Administrative Support
    Project Management
    People Management
    Virtual Assistance
    Spanish
  • $50 hourly
    It’s with great enthusiasm that I offer my services to help your business grow and thrive. I specialize in building people-first systems from the ground up—creating structures that are measurable, scalable, and culture-aligned. I bring a unique blend of operational strategy, HR expertise, and heart. I’m here to help leaders and their teams work better—together. My mission as a freelancer is to support growing businesses by energizing teams, optimizing people systems, and building sustainable workplace cultures. 🔑 Key Areas of Expertise 1) People Operations & HR Strategy Over 10 years of experience across HR functions—from recruitment to retention, performance to payroll Built and scaled people programs for startups, including mentoring frameworks, onboarding tracks, and internal leadership pipelines Deep knowledge of HR compliance, benefits administration, DEI, and employee relations Promoted to VP of People Ops at a high-growth tech company after driving a 10x team scale-up and award-winning culture 2) Organizational Development & Culture Designed and implemented core values that became operational foundations Launched performance management and succession planning systems that drove internal promotions and improved engagement Led leadership development efforts and team-building initiatives to enhance collaboration and trust Passionate about connecting departments and aligning people practices with company vision 3) Systems Implementation & Optimization Built scalable HR systems from scratch—covering onboarding, performance reviews, task delegation, payroll, and internal communications Skilled in creating SOPs and workflows that bring clarity and reduce operational friction Familiar with platforms like Gusto, BambooHR, Monday.com, and Google Workspace for people and project operations ✨ Whether you're a founder, a team lead, or a small business owner wearing too many hats, I’m here to help you build the backbone of a strong, healthy, people-powered company. Let’s bring structure to your people ops—without losing the soul of your business.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Interpersonal Skills
    Event Management
    Social Media Management
    Human Resources Consulting
    Human Resources Strategy
    Human Resource Information System Implementation
    Performance Management
    Salary & Benefits Benchmarking
    Compensation & Benefits
    Payroll Accounting
    HR & Business Services
    People Management
    Staff Recruitment & Management
    Recruiting Process Consulting
    Recruiting
  • $55 hourly
    Senior Human Resource Professional with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and over a decade of progressive experience in developing and implementing HR strategies, talent acquisition, employee benefit management, payroll processing, and organizational development.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Benefits
    Employee Onboarding
    HR System Management
    HR Policy
    Payroll Accounting
    Human Resources Compliance
    HR & Recruiting Software
    Compensation & Benefits
    Hiring Strategy
    LinkedIn Recruiting
    Recruiting
  • $50 hourly
    I have worked in bookkeeping for 4+ years for a roofing company. I have completed the following college classes that apply to my field: -Acct. 101 -Acct. 102 -Payroll Accting -Fed/State Inc. Tax I work with Quickbooks online currently and am very familiar with this software. Currently, I reconcile accounts, daily data entry, payroll, federal and state taxes, enter and pay invoices, invoice customers and collect payments. I work well with Excel as well as google sheets.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    QuickBooks Online
    Data Entry
    Google Sheets
    Microsoft Excel
    Payroll Accounting
    Account Reconciliation
    Invoicing
  • $60 hourly
    Human Resources Management professional and self-motivated individual with 9+ years experience in a Human Resources Manager environment. Focused on compensation & benefits, training & development, hiring & retention, company operations, and organizational behavior. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, communicating effectively and multi-tasking efficiently. Quick learner and hard worker in any environment. Can exhibit all of the skills in a restaurant environment. Avid reader and product reviewer on the side.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Benefits
    Training
    Microsoft Office
    Payroll Accounting
    Human Resources Compliance
    Human Resources
    Company Policy
    Employee Training
    Database
    Management Skills
    Compliance
    Human Resource Management
    HR & Business Services
    Training & Development
  • $50 hourly
    Are your accounting books a bit of a mess? I specialize in cleaning up and streamlining financial records and ledgers. With 14 years of experience, I ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient processes, and compliance with regulations. Let me help you achieve clarity and control over your finances.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Journal Entries
    General Ledger
    Account Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Internal Auditing
    Bookkeeping
    Data Analysis
    Business
    Supply Chain & Logistics
    Logistics Management
    Investment Strategy
    Information Analysis
    Supply Chain Modeling
  • $45 hourly
    Over the course of my career I have worked as a bookkeeper in the commercial real estate industry as well as for a non profit ministry. I am highly skilled in full cycle accounting and love the challenge of reconciling accounts and maintaining budgets. I also hold the Quickbooks ProAccountant Certification and I am interested in both setting up new companies in Quickbooks Online as well as helping to cleanup and maintain current Quickbooks accounts. I am passionate about helping businesses thrive financially by maintaining accurate accounting records.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Sales Tax
    Financial Statements Preparation
    QuickBooks Online
    Bookkeeping
    Bank Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounts Receivable
    Accounts Payable
    Account Reconciliation
  • $150 hourly
    I am an experienced accountant with 3 years in public accounting. I am looking to branch out to expand my clientele. I have experience with tax filing, payroll, journal entry, bank reconciliation, and more! *Great time management skills to meet your deadlines. *Efficient worker; have a rhythm to work quickly, while ensuring nothing is missed. *Communication is key: I stay in touch throughout the process if any questions arise.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Problem Resolution
    Problem Solving
    Journal Entries
    Bookkeeping
    Accounting Basics
    Resolves Conflict
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounting
    Microsoft Excel
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Account Reconciliation
    Bank Reconciliation
  • $35 hourly
    Experienced Accounting, Payroll Specialist, Integrations and Training Manager. I have 9 years of experience in this field with complete knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Payroll services. Highly organized and detail oriented with ability to successfully execute a job from start to finish.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Accounting Basics
    Xero
    Bill.com
    Payroll Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounting
    Bookkeeping
  • $55 hourly
    Professional Summary Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 20+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Bank Statement
    Invoicing
    Accounts Payable
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Budget
    Bank Reconciliation
    Account Reconciliation
    Budget Planning
    Bookkeeping
    Financial Reporting
    Payroll Accounting
    QuickBooks Online
    Oracle NetSuite
    Accounting
    Accounting Software
  • $56 hourly
    Hi, I am Brittani Clark, owner of Clark Accounting Solutions. Clark Accounting Solutions provides a wide range of accounting services to fit your individual business needs. From bookkeeping and payroll to tax prep, we are here for you. Whether your business is a small start-up or an established small business, we can help you get organized. We specialize in small service-based industries; from the skilled trades to photography, moving, or consulting, if you’re serving people, we want to serve you. Even if you’re just starting out and you don’t know if you can afford to hire an accountant, we’ll make a plan that works for you. We even do quarterly bookkeeping! Monthly plans start at just $250/month.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Accounting Software
    Tax Accounting
    Accounting Report
    Light Bookkeeping
    Payroll Reconciliation
    Amazon
    Shopify
    Microsoft Excel
    Bank Reconciliation
    Accounting
    Payroll Accounting
    Tax Preparation
    Bookkeeping
    QuickBooks Online
  • $40 hourly
    My approach to HR is people and culture driven. I believe the strongest companies are those in which employees feel connected. My roles have covered large Fortune 500 companies, through to start-ups. I am always striving to put 100% into the work that I do. I also have a passion for the recruiting industry and helping talented people find great opportunities. I am able to help people acknowledge the potential within themselves. I have experience in the full recruiting process with an emphasis on creating strong and long-lasting relationships.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Content Creation
    Employment Handbook
    Workplace Safety & Health
    Training & Development
    Payroll Accounting
    Continuing Professional Development
    Career Coaching
    Coaching
    Recruiting
    HR & Business Services
  • $48 hourly
    Jenny is a professional bookkeeper and QuickBooks ProAdvisor with over 10 years of experience working with small business owners to establish sound accounting practices and increase their financial confidence. She received her Bachelors degree with a dual major in Business and Communication from Aquinas College. Specialties: Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll, Communication, Business Analysis & Consulting, Creative Problem Solving, Quickbooks Online ProAdvisor Certified, GSuite, Office 365, Asana, Slack
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Slack
    Asana
    Google Sheets
    Microsoft Excel
    QuickBooks Online
    Bank Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Bookkeeping
    Accounting
  • $35 hourly
    Business Professional with over 15 years of experience in financial analysis, contract management, and data analysis. Demonstrates strong skills in cost accounting, productivity software, and multitasking. Adept at using advanced financial management software and known for a self-directed work ethic and analytical prowess
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Accounts Receivable
    Accounts Payable
    Cost Analysis
    Cost Accounting
    General Ledger
    Invoicing
    Bank Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    QuickBooks Online
    UiPath
    Microsoft Office
    Accounting Basics
    Bookkeeping
    Accounting
  • $45 hourly
    Analytical professional with proven success executing and streamlining key accounting functions and formulating, as well as implementing top-tier financial strategies to expand growth, reduce costs, and boost profitability. Career excellence in leading diverse accounting and financial procedures in line with set accounting regulations, organizational policies, and proven industry practices. Recognized for attaining defined accounting and financial objectives through expert account management and financial reporting, cash forecasting, financial goal setting, strategic budget development, expense scheduling, and evaluation of variances. Possesses a unique combination of analytical and management skills with a solid background in steering high-value projects from conception to completion under strict time and budgetary constraints. Natural team player with creative problem-solving aptitude; instrumental in developing and implementing
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Intuit QuickBooks
    GAAP
    Customer Service
    Business Management
    Payroll Accounting
    Sage CRE
    Financial Statements Preparation
    Accounts Receivable
    Accounts Payable
    Bookkeeping
    Accounting
  • $50 hourly
    I have a passion for helping people succeed financially. I have been able to do that for several years as a tax professional, working with many individuals and small businesses to help them understand their taxes and make good decisions. I also have an interest in personal finance. If I can help someone succeed financially, that brings me joy and keeps me going. Over the past 9 years I have worked at two tax accounting firms, where I prepared tax returns for many individuals and a variety of small businesses. I took pride in helping my clients understand their taxes, because I think it is important for everyone to have at least a basic understanding of their taxes in order to make good decisions. I also met with business clients on a regular basis to review their financial statements, track key performance indicators, and provide advice. Another service that I provided was start-up business consulting to help new business owners make sure their businesses were set up and operating properly, teach them about the tax laws that would impact their business, and establish beneficial tax strategies. I also did monthly bookkeeping for clients (mostly in QuickBooks Online), and I spent some time processing payroll. I have experience providing a variety of accounting services to small businesses, especially tax preparation and advisory services. I also have a passion for personal finance. When helping individuals with their taxes, I noticed that people often need help with more than just their tax returns. They need help with their personal finances and budgeting. This is not an area where I had an opportunity to help clients at the accounting firms where I have worked, but I have listened to a lot of Dave Ramsey and have a solid base of knowledge. I would love to help people get their personal finances under control, get out of debt, and have a better relationship with money and their budget. I am licensed as an Enrolled Agent by the IRS and a Certified Management Accountant by the Institute of Management Accountants. I am looking for opportunities to help people and small businesses succeed. I have knowledge and experience in accounting and taxes, and I would love to put that to use to help you reach your goals!
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Personal Budgeting
    Personal Finance
    QuickBooks Online
    Payroll Accounting
    Bookkeeping
    Business Consulting
    Tax Planning & Advisory
    Tax Preparation
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