General Ledger Accounting Specialist - Freelance, Remote

About the ClientA U.S.-based, multi-entity hospitality and nightlife group operating venues in major metropolitan markets is preparing for upcoming U.S. tax filings. The finance function is centralizing historical accounting across several entities and standardizing books in QuickBooks. The team values accuracy, speed, and strong GAAP fundamentals while working in a fully remote environment.Why does this role exist?The client needs a GL-focused specialist to perform historical accounting cleanup (2021–present) across multiple entities to ensure books are accurate, properly structured, and U.S. tax-ready. This role exists to diagnose and correct legacy accounting issues, reconcile accounts, and apply correct U.S. GAAP treatment so financial statements can be reliably used for tax preparation. The work is deep, hands-on accounting—not operational finance—and demands exceptional attention to detail and fluency in how entries flow through the ledger.The Impact you’ll makeHistorical GL Cleanup and ReconciliationDiagnose and correct historical journal entries from 2021 to presentReconcile balance sheet accounts and supporting subledgersPerform and document bank reconciliations across entitiesGAAP-Accurate Financial Preparation for TaxPrepare accurate, supportable financials for U.S. tax filingsValidate revenue recognition flows and correct mapping as neededEnsure proper classification for inventory movement and impairmentQuickBooks File Integrity and StructureMaintain chart of accounts hygiene and transaction mappingEnter, adjust, and reclass transactions to align with GAAPStandardize workflows and documentation for a multi-entity environmentAudit and Controls MindsetConduct historical entry reviews and variance analysisCreate clear audit trails, schedules, and reconciliationsFlag risks, data gaps, and propose remediation stepsStakeholder CollaborationWork closely with the client’s finance lead for priorities and reviewsCommunicate findings, decisions, and changes with concise documentationFollow defined workflows from onboarding and continuously improve themSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseRequired:Proven U.S. GAAP knowledge applied in General Ledger accountingHands-on GL cleanup and reconciliation experience in a multi-entity contextAdvanced proficiency in QuickBooks (desktop or online), including journal entries and mappingDemonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations and correct historical entriesTrack record of accurate revenue recognition, inventory classification, and impairment treatmentYour superpowers are...Technical: U.S. GAAP application, QuickBooks expertise, GL reconciliations, bank recs, journal entry audits, transaction mapping, documentationAnalytical: Forensic problem-solving, variance analysis, pattern recognition across historical dataOperational: Meticulous attention to detail, organized record-keeping, repeatable workflow creationCommunication: Clear written documentation, succinct summaries of findings and recommendationsBonus: Comfort using AI/automation to speed research, reconciliation checks, or documentationWFH Set-Up:Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.Internet speed of at least 40MBPSHeadset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcamBack-up computer and internet connectionQuiet, dedicated workspace at homeYou should apply if...You love deep, heads-down GL work and take pride in clean, supportable ledgersYou think like an auditor: skeptical, detail-obsessed, and documentation-firstYou prefer accounting logic over transactional data entry and want to fix root causes, not just symptomsYou thrive in a QuickBooks-only, multi-entity setup and can work independently with clear prioritiesYou’re comfortable excluding AP/AR and focusing on GL cleanup and tax-readinessWhat to expect...Work Setup:Remote positionMust have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspaceRequired to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating systemWorking Hours:20 hours per week (with a potential path to 40 hours per week) Between 9:00am to 4:00pm Pacific TimeCompensation:$7 per hourNo benefits package includedBenefitsOriginally posted on Himalayas