Senior Bookkeeper - 18056

Company : Somewhere

Job Type : Full Time

Remote / Work from Home

Job Description - Senior Bookkeeper - 18056

Senior Bookkeeper

Growth Path into Tax and CFO Support

Full time, Independent Contractor

Remote (US EST work hours)

Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Bookkeeper who can think critically, review work, and help build scalable systems. This role goes beyond transaction processing. The right candidate will be comfortable troubleshooting issues within the financials, cleaning up balance sheet accounts, and improving workflows.

There is also meaningful opportunity to assist with tax preparation and CFO-level work, including forecasting, analysis, dashboard preparation, and client support.

This is a high-impact role working directly with the owner. We are looking for someone who wants ownership and long-term growth, not just a task-based position.

Core Responsibilities

Monthly Close and Bookkeeping Oversight

Review bookkeeping completed by junior staff

Ensure bank and credit card reconciliations are accurate and complete

Review and maintain balance sheet accounts, including clearing, suspense, accrual, and miscellaneous accounts

Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial statements

Ensure financials are clean and ready for reporting

Troubleshooting and Process Improvement

Investigate and resolve accounting issues at the root cause

Identify recurring errors and implement preventative processes

Improve monthly close workflows and internal systems

Help document procedures and build repeatable accounting processes

Contribute ideas for improving efficiency and scalability

CFO Support and Financial Analysis

This role includes exposure to advisory and strategic finance work, including:

Assisting with budgeting and financial forecasting

Supporting cash flow modeling

Preparing dashboards and KPI reports

Assisting with financial analysis and margin review

Supporting client onboarding processes

Participating in client meetings when appropriate

Tax Preparation Support

The role may include assistance with:

Individual and business tax return preparation

Organizing and preparing tax workpapers

Year-end reconciliations and tax adjustments

Gathering and reviewing client documentation

Tax experience is preferred but not required. Willingness to learn and grow in this area is important.

Required Qualifications

Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (expert level)

Solid understanding of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations

Experience reviewing bookkeeping work

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Experience working with U.S.-based clients

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to U.S. GAAP

Experience with multi-location or restaurant accounting

Payroll journal entry experience

Experience supporting fractional CFO or advisory services

Prior tax preparation experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are not looking for a task processor who waits for daily instruction.

We are looking for someone who:

Takes initiative and works independently

Thinks critically and solves problems

Is comfortable identifying and correcting errors

Can review junior staff work and improve processes

Communicates professionally with clients

Wants long-term growth within a firm

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