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  • $90 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (42 jobs)
    As a Certified Public Accountant, I offer a track record of achievements in adopting strong financial controls, driving continuous improvements, optimizing financial results, and ensuring compliance with all applicable industry regulations. I believe my track record as a CPA makes me well equipped to handle the responsibilities your firm expects of me as an Accountant. I am proficient in accounting software, including, but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and various other tax and accounting software. I provide expert oversight of the general ledger, reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the company. My expertise focuses on exceptional Analytical and Communication Skills. My empathic nature allows me to quickly and effectively address different client issues. My willingness to learn, adapt, and pay attention to detail has helped my previous employers reach their company goals. My pleasant personality has fostered strong connections with supervisors, peers, and clients.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Asset Management
    Fraud Detection
    Sales Tax
    Financial Statement
    CPA
    Bookkeeping
    Accounting Software
    Financial Accounting
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounts Receivable
    GAAP
    Account Reconciliation
    Tax Preparation
    Accounts Payable
  • $60 hourly
    • 4.9/5
    • (64 jobs)
    Discover peace of mind with your finances! Many business owners tackling bookkeeping themselves often find themselves overwhelmed and confused, resulting in messy books. As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Accountant by trade, I specialize in bringing clarity to your financial records. With my expertise, you can trust that your numbers are accurate and your focus remains on growing your business. If you're seeking a financial partner who goes beyond mere bookkeeping to actively optimize your company's growth, then let's connect! Here's how I support my clients: ✔️Cleanup of Books ( One-time Project, with monthly maintenance / bookkeeping) ✔️Full Charge Bookkeeping (Bank reconciliation, Sales & AR management, AP management, Expense tracking, Payroll, Inventory Management, Sales Tax filing and payment) ✔️Full Cycle Bookkeeping - Closing of books / month-end close preparation; Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow statement Industries Served: 💰 Construction / Contractors 💰 Ecommerce 💰 Advertising / Digital Marketing 💰 General Service Industry 💰 Restaurants 💰 Trucking 💰 Real Estate / Property Management 💰 Lawn Care/ Landscaping 💰 Retail Software Expertise : 💠Quickbooks Online 💠 Avalara 💠 Asana 💠 Amazon Payee Central 💠 Amazon Seller Central 💠 ADP 💠 Ascend TMS 💠 Billpay 💠 Box 💠 Corpay 💠 Canopy 💠 Coconstruct 💠 Clickup 💠 Dext 💠 Dropbox 💠 Hubdoc 💠 Invoice2go 💠 Gusto 💠 Paychex 💠 Jetpack 💠 Google Sheet 💠 MS Office Applications
    Featured Skill Payroll
    QuickBooks Online
    Tax Preparation Software
    Sales Tax
    Account Reconciliation
    Tax Preparation
    Financial Analysis
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Bookkeeping
    Microsoft Excel
    Accounts Receivable
    Payroll Accounting
    Zoho Books
  • $75 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (44 jobs)
    Experienced accountant for your bookkeeping and/or accounting. Skilled to get you from transactions to financial statements, or anywhere in between. I can help you when you don't have the time or do not like doing the books. Hire me to clean up your books, complete monthly bookkeeping tasks, and have your books ready for your tax preparer. Please contact me. I am happy to discuss how I can help you reach your business goals.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Payroll Reconciliation
    Payroll Accounting
    Data Entry
    QuickBooks Online
    Financial Reporting
    Financial Statement
    Financial Accounting
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Bookkeeping
    Transaction Data Entry
    Bank Reconciliation
    Account Reconciliation
    Chart of Accounts
    Microsoft Excel
  • $35 hourly
    • 4.6/5
    • (7 jobs)
    𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙁𝙊 & 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax Preparation, Budgeting, Forecasting, you name it.. I do it! The services I provide are: ☑️ Assessments, interviews and other inquiries to properly ascertain areas where financial practices can be improved ☑️ Development of processes, procedures and models that can be applied to properly control and manage financial activities ☑️ Training, mentoring and other guidance to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Client and/or Client personnel in the area of financial management ☑️ Preparing monthly and yearly financial statements to analyze the health of the business to include the following: Executive Summary, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Budget Variance Report (Budgeted vs Actual Results) ☑️ Accurate coding of income and expenses of the business via QuickBooks Online ☑️ Bank and QuickBooks reconciliations ☑️ Weekly Client invoicing ☑️ Follow-up on past due invoice to increase cash flow. ☑️ Processing of payroll ☑️ Ensuring the payroll taxes are paid electronically ☑️ Being the focal point for payroll communications ☑️ Processing all bill payments to vendors, payments for tradelines, and utilities/office expenses (all payments will require an invoice/statement prior to payment being sent) ☑️ Assist Client with the preparation of the annual budget ☑️ Preparing journal entries to ensure accuracy as it pertains to the balances of each account at the end of the month ☑️ Suggesting and implementing tax saving strategies ☑️ Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual taxes to the appropriate agencies ☑️ Assisting with document preparation for Certified Public Accountant in support of annual tax filings ☑️ Assist with remitting 1099s to all Contractors annually by January 31st ☑️ Assist with building the proper profiles for all Contractors in QuickBooks Online ☑️ Preparing and gathering documentation for audit support ☑️ Assisting with reorganizing past files and keeping current files organized ☑️ Assisting with the implementation of time tracking and payroll system ☑️ Assisting with the registration of new companies/dissolution of current companies in different jurisdictions Let's get started 🤗
    Featured Skill Payroll
    ADP Workforce Now
    Finance & Accounting
    QuickBooks Online
    Financial Reporting
    Accounting
    Bookkeeping
    Data Entry
    Payroll Accounting
    Invoicing
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Accounts Payable
    Accounts Receivable
  • $75 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Financial Controller/Accountant and proficient QBO Pro with extensive experience working with start-up and medium/large sized domestic & international companies, along with forensic accounting focus and multi-currency. Whether you are looking for a new QBO account to be set up or continual accounting services--I can help.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Accounting Principles & Practices
    QuickBooks Online
    Accounting Software
    Management Accounting
    Accounting Basics
    Financial Statement
    Analytical Presentation
    Accounting
    Payroll Accounting
    Financial Report
    Microsoft Excel
    Intuit QuickBooks
  • $45 hourly
    • 4.6/5
    • (13 jobs)
    𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒚'𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑪𝑭𝑶! Full-service CFO to provide Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax Compliance, Budgeting, Forecasting, Payroll and other Financial Management solutions. A seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience; serving as the head of your Finance Department to identify and resolve challenges early on, leaving you the freedom to manage the other parts of your business. ✅Masters of Business Administration (Finance concentration); Bachelor’s degree (Economics) ✅Over 12 years of experience with emphasis in Accounting, Cost Management, Budgeting, and Financial Statement Reporting & Analysis ✅Builds complex financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario analysis ✅Conducts in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks ✅Specialized experience with a wide range of industries: Real Estate, Property Management, E-Commerce, Transportation, Training facilities, Professional Service based organizations (Legal, Security, Consulting, Marketing, etc.), Non-Profit Organizations, and Retail ✅Certified QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor ✅Full responsibility for Accounts Payable & Receivable, Payroll, and Taxes ✅Proven track record of utilizing strong analytical skills to complete data-intensive reporting requirements ✅Extremely detail-oriented and able to organize and manage multiple responsibilities to meet strict deadlines ✅Excellent at finding errors and inaccuracies to ensure profit maximization and accurate reporting analysis ✅Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Financial Reporting
    Training
    QuickBooks Online
    Bookkeeping
    Invoicing
    Income Statement
    Payroll Accounting
    Account Reconciliation
    Financial Report
    Intuit QuickBooks
  • $90 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    Don’t look any further — I DO IT ALL! No task too small, no project too big. ⚡️ I walk into chaos and come out with: ✅ Clear systems ✅ Streamlined processes ✅ Trained & confident teams If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually get things DONE — you’re in the right place. I specialize in: ✅ Business systems setup & optimization (Monday.com, Zendesk, SharePoint, Yardi, Toast, Deel, Time Doctor, ADP, Resman, Rent Manager ✅ Onboarding & training programs ✅ SOP creation and rollout ✅ HR operations, payroll, compliance ✅ Multifamily & hospitality operations ✅ International team onboarding & support ✅ Conventional and Affordable Property Management With 15+years of experience leading operations across industries, I bring executive-level insight with a hands-on approach. I’ve helped companies scale smart, get organized, and create people-first cultures. Clients value me because I jump in fast, solve problems, and take the pressure off leadership. Let’s get your business running smoother — without the headache. ⸻ Popular Projects I Can Help With: ⚙️ Set up or clean up your Monday.com boards 🎓 Build onboarding & training programs in SharePoint, Viva, Gracehill, Monday.com ✍️ Draft HR SOPs, policies, & review cycles 📩 Set up Zendesk or internal ticketing systems ⏱️ Automate time-off, hiring, or expense workflows 📊 Design dashboards that give real business insight 🏘️ Lead Yardi, RentCafe, or CRMIQ training sessions 🧠 Fix broken systems & train your team while I do it
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Payroll Accounting
    HR Policy
    Scheduling
    Project Workflows
    Customer Support
    Management Skills
    Executive Support
    Business Development
    Training
    Problem Resolution
    Strategy
    Project Management
    Leadership Skills
    Yardi Software
    Business Management
  • $60 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    CAREER OBJECTIVE I'm a highly motivated and dedicated accounting professional seeking challenging roles within the non-profit sector, leveraging my expertise in accounting to contribute to organizational missions of helping individuals through accounting excellence. With a strong passion for making a positive impact in the community, my objective is to apply my knowledge and skills to support the financial operations of non-profit organizations, ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and efficient resource allocation. Through my commitment to accuracy, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail, I aim to contribute to the success of all non-profits in achieving their philanthropic goals and improving the lives of those in need. HIGHLIGHTS -12 years experience with full-cycle fund accounting for non-profit organizations. -Completed 7 Single-Audits with no material findings or recommendations for improvement. -Completed 5 independent CPA firm audits with no material findings or recommendations for improvement. -Completed over 30 federal, state, and city financial grant audits. All with no material findings or recommendations for improvement. -Developed Indirect Cost Rate Plan and receive approval annually for required re-submissions. -Never missed a payroll submission in 12 years of service. -100% score on Charity Navigator for accountability and finance. -General & Admin expense of only 6%.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Microsoft Outlook
    Microsoft Word
    ChatGPT
    Canva
    Adobe Creative Cloud
    Accounting Basics
    Nonprofit Organization
    Fund Accounting
    Microsoft Excel
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Payroll Accounting
    Accounts Receivable
    Accounts Payable
    Accounting
  • $85 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    "We offer quality over quantity service." With over 35 years of experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, Payroll, Internal Controls, Internal Auditing, Budget & Forecasting, Financial Analyses, Taxation, and Process Improvement (Tool Re-Engineering), and CFO duties, Mr. Joe R. Estrada brings unparalleled expertise to the table. He has honed these skills with esteemed organizations such as Mobil Oil Corporation, Citibank, USAA, Bexar County, Texas, Davis, Cedillo Mendoza, Inc. Law Firm, and the U.S. Army Reserves. Mr. Estrada is renowned for his ability to streamline processes and enhance internal controls, providing businesses with accurate records that reflect their financial position. This enables business owners to make informed decisions while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including year-end tax filing obligations. His comprehensive understanding of business operations, coupled with his knack for identifying cost savings and optimizing bookkeeping processes, is invaluable to any company. Joe holds an Associate of Arts in Business Administration from St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and a Master of Science in Accounting from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. As a Military Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Reserves in the Corps of Engineers and Finance Corps, Joe brings discipline and a strategic mindset to every client engagement. As an Enrolled Agents are the highest credential the IRS awards, are the only federally licensed tax practitioners and are not bound by state jurisdictions. Expertise in the continually changing field of taxation enables them to effectively represent taxpayers. “Enrolled Agents are the only Federally authorized tax practitioners with unlimited rights of representation before the IRS. Enrolled Agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete a minimum of 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years. Only Enrolled Agents are licensed to practice in all 50 States”.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Account Reconciliation
    Financial Analysis
    Cash Flow Analysis
    Accounting Advisory
    IRS Income Tax Audits
    Budgeting & Forecasting Software
    Financial Statement
    US Taxation
    Strategic Planning
    Internal Control
    Tax Planning & Advisory
    Bookkeeping
    Payroll Accounting
    Certified Tax Preparer
    Microsoft Excel
  • $25 hourly
    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi! My name is Brittany and I own my own payroll and bookkeeping business. I also am a tax specialist, including all business and person returns. Responsible for all aspects of payroll administration for weekly and bi-weekly employees, including data entry exceptions, timecard reconciliations and tipped payroll • Act as lead for payroll process ensuring payroll is completed with minimal errors and on time • Responsible for maintenance of 401(k) contribution and loan updates, weekly funding, and reconciliation to payroll • Perform periodic maintenance of employee payroll information (ex. direct deposits, miscellaneous deductions and garnishments) • Process all garnishment orders reconciling to each payroll processing • Process third party benefit payments to include reconciliations • Responsible for United Way withholding and funding every payroll • Prepare checks, ACH payments and obtain bank confirmations • File backup paperwork and assist in maintaining archives • Support initiatives for continuous evaluation and improvement of internal controls • Provide reports to outside departments • Assist with audits and special projects as needed • Train team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies • Perform complex analysis and execute corrective action as needed
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Writing
    Professional Tone
    Payroll Accounting
    Bookkeeping
  • $35 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a people person with a vast skill set. I have experience in bookkeeping, project management, data collection, research, technical writing, and customer service. I am currently enrolled in a Data Analysis Master's Program at the University of West Florida and am interested in gaining more experience in the field.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Data Collection
    Payroll Accounting
    Project Management
    Research Paper Writing
    ArcGIS
    Research Documentation
    Technical Writing
    Customer Service
    Intuit QuickBooks
    Light Bookkeeping
    WordPress
    CMS Development
    Tableau
    Microsoft Office
    Microsoft Excel
  • $40 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    As a financial accountant professional, I have successfully overseen operations for companies with annual revenues of approximately $50 million, managing QuickBooks accounts and conducting thorough audits to ensure accurate financial records. I specialize in generating key financial reports, managing invoices and payments, overseeing payroll processes, and providing financial support to executive leadership. My experience includes managing accounts receivable and payable for both municipal and private sector clients, contributing to monthly and annual closings to inform budget forecasting. Additionally, I ensure compliance in bank account oversight and credit card usage while implementing streamlined processes using tools like Google Suite and Microsoft Office to enhance data analysis.
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Financial Analysis
    Finance & Accounting
    QuickBooks Online
    Sales Tax
    Payroll Accounting
    Bookkeeping
    Internal Auditing
    Bank Reconciliation
  • $25 hourly
    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I help small business owners simplify their finances so they can focus on growth. With years of hands-on experience, I offer accurate, reliable bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services — all customized to fit your needs. I can assist with remote bookkeeping, quickbooks cleanup, catch up bookeeping, and 1099 filing. I specialize in: • QuickBooks Online bookkeeping – monthly, quarterly, or clean-up • Payroll processing – including Gusto • Sales tax filing • Accounts payable & receivable • Bank & credit card reconciliation • Financial reporting • Personal and business tax returns I’m detail-oriented, dependable, and easy to work with. Whether you’re behind on your books, need ongoing support, or want help filing taxes, I’ve got you covered. Let’s get your finances organized — send me a message to get started!
    Featured Skill Payroll
    Tax Preparation
    Sales Tax
    Notarization
    Invoicing
    Payroll Accounting
    Light Bookkeeping
    Financial Planning
    Accounting Basics
    Bookkeeping
    Accounting
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