About the Role
Profitable Books is seeking an Expert Bookkeeper to manage multiple client accounts within a structured, professional remote environment. This W-2 hourly position offers approximately 30 hours per week with a clear path to full-time employment. The required schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST, with full availability during these hours being essential.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly pay: $30--$35 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Cell phone stipend
- Predictable weekday schedule (Monday--Friday)
- Professional and stable work environment
- Potential for full-time transition based on performance and business needs
The Role
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple clients, handling both cash and accrual accounting. Responsibilities include maintaining organized documentation, meeting deadlines, and producing reliable financial data. Independent work, strong organization across multiple accounts, and efficient workload management within a fixed daily schedule are expected.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online
- Working knowledge of cash and accrual accounting
- Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously
- Exceptional attention to detail, multitasking, and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently without reminders
- Full availability during the required weekday schedule
- No college degree required; experience and competence are prioritized
Core Responsibilities
- Manage comprehensive bookkeeping for multiple client accounts.
- Accurately record daily transactions and maintain clean general ledgers.
- Post expenses, credits, recurring entries, inventory, and payroll.
- Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Research and resolve discrepancies.
- Own the month-end close process, including posting journal entries and preparing financial statements.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date financial documentation.
- Process accounts receivable and payable.
- Generate and follow up on invoices.
- Run standard and custom financial reports.
- Assist with sales tax and other recurring tax filings.
- Participate in internal and client meetings.
- Support administrative needs and provide insights on cost reduction or revenue enhancement.
Hiring Process
- A bookkeeping skills test is the first stage.
- Qualified candidates will receive email instructions and access to a QuickBooks Online test environment.
- Proficiency demonstrated in the skills test is a required condition of hire.
Apply Today
This role is ideal for bookkeepers seeking a long-term profession, valuing structure and accountability, and taking pride in accurate financial records. We seek motivated individuals interested in growing with a professional bookkeeping firm.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: Work from home
Application Questions:
- How many years of QuickBooks Online experience do you have and when was the last time you used QuickBooks Online in a professional setting?
- Is there anything preventing you from working uninterrupted Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM EST on a weekly basis?
- What long-term career path are you working toward, and how does this role fit into it?
- Do you have experience managing books for multiple clients at one time?
Work Location: Remote