Overview
The Freelance Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities, and providing recommendations to improve financial processes. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who can work independently and provide strategic bookkeeping support to a growing business.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile company financial records
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Record and categorize transactions accurately
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements
- Prepare monthly financial reports and summaries
- Assist with payroll tracking and reporting
- Ensure compliance with bookkeeping best practices
- Support year-end preparation for accountants and tax filings
- Recommend bookkeeping systems, workflows, and internal controls
- Collaborate with management regarding financial reporting and business growth planning
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience supporting small to medium-sized businesses
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and bookkeeping best practices
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required)
- Experience with bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management
- Experience preparing monthly financial reports and maintaining accurate financial records
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information
Compensation
Hourly rate open: please include your rate expectations with your application.
Application Requirements (IMPORTANT)
Only candidates who complete ALL questions will be considered.
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Onboarding & Setup Requirements
If you were selected for this role, what specific information, systems, tools, and financial documents would you need from our company during onboarding to successfully set up and manage our bookkeeping processes from day one?
- Based on your experience, approximately how many bookkeeping hours per month would you recommend for a company with annual revenues of:
- $300,000
- $500,000
- $2,000,000
Please explain your reasoning and assumptions.
- Software Experience & Proficiency
Which accounting and bookkeeping software have you used in a professional setting (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Excel, etc.)?
Please clearly outline:
- Each platform you have used
- Your level of experience with each (beginner / intermediate / advanced)
- The type of work you performed using them
- Process Improvement & Impact
Please describe a specific example where you improved a company’s bookkeeping process, financial accuracy, or reporting efficiency.
Include:
- What the issue or challenge was
- What actions you took to improve it
- What measurable results or outcomes were achieved
Work Location: Remote
