Bookkeeper / CPA Firm Client Accounting & Payroll Specialist (In-office/Remote/Hybrid)

**ABOUT THE ROLE** Own full\-cycle bookkeeping and payroll for a portfolio of client businesses. Deliver clean monthly closes, accurate payroll, and reliable workpapers that support tax preparation. This position offers the flexibility of working in\-office, hybrid, or remotely. **WHAT YOU’LL DO** * QuickBooks Online ownership: record and classify transactions, maintain the chart of accounts, manage bank feeds, and post adjusting entries * Monthly close: reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and payroll clearing accounts; tie subledgers to the general ledger; produce month\-end reports * Accounts payable: process vendor bills, schedule payments, maintain 1099 vendor data, and support year\-end 1099 filing * Payroll administration: run biweekly payroll, maintain deductions and benefits, review payroll journals, and flag compliance risks * Controls and documentation: maintain standardized workpapers, check figures and coding, and document positions for reviewer sign\-off * Client communication: gather documents, set expectations, resolve discrepancies, and close each month on time * Tax support: prepare clean trial balances and schedules that enable timely income, payroll, and information return filings **WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE** * On\-time monthly closes for assigned clients * First\-pass accuracy on reconciliations and workpapers * Clear, proactive status updates and issue escalation * Zero unresolved unreconciled differences at month end **MUST\-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS** * 2\+ years recent bookkeeping experience in industry or public practice * Advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency * Hands\-on payroll processing experience (Paycor experience is a plus) * Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots, text/date functions) * Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or with a team * Clear written and verbal communication **NICE TO HAVE** * Experience with Keeper.app * Multi\-entity or multi\-location clients; inventory or job\-costing * Exposure to sales/use tax and 1099 compliance * Experience in a CPA firm supporting tax teams * QuickBooks ProAdvisor or payroll certifications **TOOLS WE USE** * QuickBooks Online * Keeper.app * Paycor * Excel/Google Sheets * Box * Standardized close checklists **WORK MODEL** Remote or hybrid, U.S. time zones. Flexible scheduling aligned to client deadlines. **EDUCATION** High school diploma required. Coursework in accounting or a 2\- to 4\-year degree preferred. **NOTE** This is an independent contractor opportunity. Confidentiality and non\-solicit provisions apply. A background check is required. **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY** We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Selections are based on qualifications and business need.