Bookkeeping Specialist
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Bookkeeping Specialist based in United States.
This part-time remote role is ideal for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys combining financial accuracy with client partnership.
You will support multiple clients across their day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and timely.
The position covers a broad range of responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll, reporting, journal entries, and month-end processes.
You’ll work closely with clients to understand their businesses and translate financial activity into reliable, decision-ready information.
Success in this role requires strong accounting fundamentals, excellent organization, technological confidence, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven remote team where communication, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping businesses strengthen their financial operations and make better data-driven decisions.
Accountabilities
Support clients with full-cycle bookkeeping activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Maintain accurate and complete financial records while ensuring accounting deadlines and month-end requirements are consistently met.
Prepare and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash-flow reports, and related financial information.
Apply a strong understanding of cash versus accrual accounting and fundamental bookkeeping principles across multiple client accounts.
Work directly with clients to understand their bookkeeping requirements, answer questions, resolve issues, and provide dependable financial support.
Help streamline month-end and year-end processes by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, documentation, and organization.
Assist with compiling client information required for tax preparation, including relevant reports and supporting documentation.
Research accounting questions and determine appropriate solutions or efficient ways to complete work within client systems.
Help organize, systematize, and document bookkeeping processes and procedures.
Proactively identify issues, risks, and opportunities that could affect client relationships or improve financial operations.
Collaborate with colleagues and management, communicating status updates, challenges, and opportunities while escalating issues when additional guidance is needed.
Manage multiple projects, clients, and priorities with a high level of organization, reliability, and attention to detail.
Perform additional bookkeeping and operational duties as required.
10+ years of professional bookkeeping experience, including significant full-charge bookkeeping experience across multiple clients.
Demonstrated experience with both Canadian and U.S. bookkeeping practices, including inventory accounting.
Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash and accrual accounting.
Experience using bookkeeping and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Xero, FreshBooks, Sage, NetSuite, Wave, Intacct, or similar systems.
Strong ability to create, understand, and interpret financial reports and translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
High level of technological proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new accounting, office, and collaboration tools.
Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, or comparable productivity and communication platforms.
A two-year accounting degree is preferred; relevant bookkeeping certifications such as QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification are an asset.
Strong client-service orientation with the ability to build collaborative, respectful, and trusting relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and reassuringly through video, audio, email, and other digital channels.
Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, is required.
Exceptional organization skills and the ability to manage competing priorities without losing track of deadlines or details.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, active listening, and research skills.
A proactive, dependable, positive, and solutions-oriented approach, including the ability to remain composed and constructive during challenging situations.
Ability to work independently while remaining engaged with team members and management.
Ability to work from a quiet, private, distraction-free home workspace with a closing door.
Reliable internet connection suitable for remote work, with the ability to connect the work computer directly to the router or modem via Ethernet when required.
Willingness to complete all required application materials, including a resume and cover letter.
Part-time remote, work-from-home position.
Hourly compensation of $25-$27/hour.
Full benefits package.
Employee position rather than an independent contractor arrangement.
Opportunity to work with multiple clients and gain exposure to diverse business operations.
Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on socially responsible business practices.
Supportive team culture emphasizing communication, accountability, professional development, and client success.
Opportunity to contribute to organizations and businesses working toward positive social and environmental impact.
Flexible remote work environment designed to support focused and productive work.
Opportunity to join a growing team and potentially support future client needs as the organization expands.