Bookkeeper (Part-Time, Remote)

Multi\-Client Bookkeeper — Part\-Time, Remote Lakesite Accounting is seeking an experienced, detail\-oriented Multi\-Client Bookkeeper to join our bookkeeping team. This is a hands\-on, client\-facing position managing day\-to\-day and month\-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of small\-business clients. You’ll work across multiple sets of books, manage competing deadlines, identify and resolve accounting issues, and communicate directly with business owners, CPAs, and other professionals. * Hours: 15–20 hours/week initially, with the expectation of growing to 25–30 hours/week * Location: Fully remote — U.S. based * Schedule: Flexible schedule within normal business hours * Compensation: $24–$26/hour, based on experience and qualifications Why Join Lakesite? * Grow with us: Opportunity to build from 15–20 hours/week to 25–30 hours/week * Meaningful work: Manage client books rather than simply performing data entry * Variety: Work with multiple businesses and industries * Professional team: Collaborate with experienced accounting professionals * Autonomy: We trust experienced professionals and don't micromanage * Long\-term opportunity: We're looking for someone to become a valued member of our growing team Responsibilities * Manage bookkeeping for multiple clients simultaneously * Maintain QBO and/or Xero accounts * Perform bank, credit\-card, loan, and other reconciliations * Handle AP, AR, payroll, journal entries, and month\-end close * Investigate and resolve discrepancies and unusual transactions * Maintain clean, organized, audit\-ready digital files * Prepare sales tax filings and 1099s * Support year\-end closing and work with CPAs and tax professionals * Communicate professionally with clients and team members * Manage deadlines and priorities independently Required Qualifications * 2\+ years of professional bookkeeping experience * Prior experience managing multiple clients simultaneously * Public accounting, outsourced accounting, or bookkeeping\-firm experience strongly preferred * Strong QuickBooks Online experience and QBO ProAdvisor Certifications I \& II * Experience with reconciliations, month\-end close, AP, AR, and payroll * Strong Excel, organizational, problem\-solving, and communication skills * Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment * U.S. based and authorized to work in the U.S. * Xero experience and an accounting/finance degree or certification are a plus. Who Thrives Here **You’ll be a strong fit if you:** * Take ownership and follow issues through to resolution * Enjoy investigating discrepancies and solving problems * Can effectively manage multiple clients and deadlines * Communicate proactively and professionally * Value accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning * Take pride in delivering clean, accurate books—not simply finished books This may not be the right role for someone whose experience has primarily been internal bookkeepin