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- $45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (24 jobs)
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor | Expert Bookkeeper & Financial Strategist As a seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in providing comprehensive accounting and financial management services for small to medium-sized businesses. As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, my expertise spans various industries such as retail, e-commerce, insurance, IT, and consumer electronics. My goal is to be a valuable investment that supports your business growth. My services encompass QuickBooks setup, chart of accounts, reconciliation, AR/AP management, payroll, sales tax, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting. Additionally, I offer fractional CFO services, including cash flow analysis, business plan development, and organizational structure. Key Skills & Attributes: • GAAP Accounting Practices • Payroll Processing & Tax Preparation • Sales Tax Calculations • KPI Identification • Financial Dashboard Creation • Financial Reporting & Forecasting • Account Reconciliation • AR/AP Management • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Accuracy & Attention to Detail • Strong Leadership & Communication • Honesty, Integrity, & Time Management • Organizational & Document Management Skills As a detail-oriented professional, I am committed to delivering accurate, reliable results to enable informed decision-making for your business. Let's collaborate to help your business achieve its full potential.
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BookkeepingAnalytics DashboardFinancial ModelingEcommerceManagerial FinanceCash Flow StatementBusinessKPI Metric DevelopmentFinance & AccountingQuickBooks OnlineFinancial AccountingAccounts ReceivableAccount ReconciliationPayroll AccountingBank Reconciliation - $50 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (348 jobs)
Hi! I’m Tabetha, a seasoned US Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper with over 15 years of experience helping businesses across industries streamline their finances, maximize profits, and stay compliant with tax regulations. As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, I bring precision, efficiency, and tailored solutions to every project I take on. My expertise spans multiple industries, including real estate, eCommerce, tech, retail, and consumer goods. I specialize in managing complex financial processes and delivering personalized strategies to help businesses achieve their goals. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or established company, I’m here to make your financial management seamless and stress-free. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with 10+ years of experience Comprehensive bookkeeping, from setup to maintenance Payroll processing and compliance management Account reconciliations for accuracy and transparency Preparation of detailed financial statements and reports Strategic budgeting and forecasting to guide your financial decisions 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Business and individual tax preparation, including federal, state, and local filings Corporate tax management, including S-Corp (1120S), C-Corp (1120), and Partnership LLC (1065 with K-1s) Personal returns (1040) for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs Nonprofit 990 filings for charitable organizations Tax planning, projections, and strategies to minimize liabilities Sales tax reporting and payroll tax compliance 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Financial modeling and cash flow analysis to drive growth Clean-up of disorganized or incomplete books Migration to and from accounting software platforms (QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, NetSuite) Advisory support for setting up efficient accounting systems and processes What sets me apart? I don’t just crunch numbers—I work closely with you to understand your business and its unique challenges. I’ll help you navigate complex tax situations, reduce liabilities, and ensure compliance, so you can focus on growing your business. With a forward-thinking approach, I empower my clients to understand their financial position today and prepare for a brighter tomorrow. Let’s collaborate to take the stress out of bookkeeping and tax preparation. I’d love to hear about your goals and how I can help you achieve them. Reach out to get started!
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QuickBooks OnlineFinancial AccountingUS TaxationLight BookkeepingFinance & AccountingCertified Tax PreparerTax PreparationOracle NetSuiteBookkeepingPayroll AccountingAccounts ReceivableBank ReconciliationAccounts PayableIntuit QuickBooks - $65 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I will leverage my strong work ethic, my 20+ years of self-driven track of success in accounting, my top-notch Excel, database, and software engineering skills to assist you in achieving your business needs. I empower small businesses and individuals in Real Estate, Retail, Professional Services, and Non-profits with my accounting, taxation, and business process automation solutions with the irreplaceable experiences I gained when moving up the ranks with prominent companies like Arthur Andersen LLP, Canon, and RLJE/Acorn Media. To further enhance my already high-caliber technological competency, I completed an intensive full-time Master of Science in Computer Science program at the School of Computer Science, UCD in February 2024. Key Qualifications: ◾ 20+ years of professional accounting experience serving from large international conglomerates to small regional nonprofit organizations. ✔️ ◾ Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Florida. ✔️ ◾ Management of cash activities and coordination of payments. ✔️ ◾ Consolidated financial reporting dealing with a high volume of transactions. ✔️ ◾ Active / current PTIN. ✔️ ◾ Advanced technological skills (MSc. in Computer Science). ✔️ Services provided: ◾ Period Closings – Bank account reconciliations, sub-ledgers / general ledger account reconciliations, cost allocation journals, fixed asset journals, prepaid journals, royalties journals, and revenue / expense / payroll accrual journals. ◾ Audit Readiness – Expert in ensuring your books remain audit-ready by keeping them clean from the start. ◾ Inter-company Accounting / Consolidations – Inter-company accounts reconciliations, allocations, and eliminations. ◾ Financial Reporting – Preparation of the Statement of Income, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, and Statement of Cash Flows that are in accordance with US GAAP. ◾ Accounting Policies & Procedures Manual – Preparation of organizational manual representing the accounting system and related internal accounting controls that are in accordance with US GAAP. ◾ Excel/Google Sheets – Advanced skills in business process automation of tasks and data analysis within spreadsheets via built-in functions, macros, and Python programming. ◾ Tax Return Preparation – Preparing tax returns for individuals, fiduciary entities, and businesses, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. Technical Skills: ◾ Accounting Software – Sage MAS, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Oracle R12, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, IBM’s AS400. ◾ Tax Preparation Software – UltraTax, ProFx, Lacerte, ProSeries, APlus Tax, and Creative Solutions ◾ Data Visualization Software – Tableau, Vega-Lite. ◾ Development – Database conceptual design, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Visual Basic Excel Programming, Object-Oriented Programming (Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Java), Bash CLI, RISC-V Programming, Flask & Django Web Frameworks, Docker, Kubernetes. ◾ Data Mining – Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, NumPy Let's connect to discuss how I can bring value to your team and make a meaningful impact on your work. Your success matters to me and I’m committed to helping you succeed!
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Payroll AccountingFinancial ReportingAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableAccount ReconciliationGAAPGeneral LedgerExcel MacrosAccountingPythonDatabase - $20 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Business management and protocol development. Building websites and creating “branding” for companies. Product photography and editing. Processing payroll. Onboarding new employees, including background checks, tax information, and personal information. Data entry. Invoicing and reconciliation. Training new employees. Cash handling and deposit settlements. Creating Excel documents for data entry. Responding to business emails. Inventory counting and system input. Customer service and customer relations.
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Microsoft PowerPointPhotographyBusiness DevelopmentWebsite BuilderAdministrative SupportGeneral TranscriptionPayroll AccountingGoogle DocsDaily DepositsTypingMicrosoft ExcelData EntryMicrosoft Word - $25 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hi! I'm an organized and reliable remote professional with experience supporting teams through scheduling, planning, operations, and behind-the-scenes coordination. I bring a calm, proactive approach to every task and take pride in helping things run smoothly—whether it’s managing logistics, streamlining administrative work, or keeping projects on track. If you need steady, thoughtful support, I’m here to help. Looking forward to connecting!
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