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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schultz CPA, LLC