Role Overview

You will provide expert-level bookkeeping support to clean up financial records, reorganize accounting systems, and establish efficient accounts payable processes using QuickBooks Online.

Client Overview

The client is a professional services firm assisting a mid-sized company with restructuring its accounting department for improved functionality.

Schedule

• The specific schedule to be determined with the client (e.g., Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Eastern time, or flexible arrangement within client's business hours) - (20 hours per week) 

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work-from-home
• Immediate hiring

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive QuickBooks Online cleanup, including chart of accounts restructuring and historical transaction reconciliation
• Organize and streamline accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payment management
• Review and correct bookkeeping errors from previous periods to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Collaborate with the client's controller and accounting team to establish standardized accounting procedures and workflows
• Generate reports and documentation detailing cleanup activities, corrections made, and recommendations for ongoing maintenance
• Provide subject matter expertise on QuickBooks Online best practices and system optimization
• Support the implementation of improved financial record-keeping systems and internal controls
• Prepare daily or weekly progress reports summarizing work completed and identifying outstanding issues
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial information and client data at all times

Requirements

Technical & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience with demonstrated expertise in financial cleanup projects
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, including chart of accounts design, reconciliation, and system configuration
• Proven track record of successfully cleaning up disorganized or problematic accounting records
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, vendor management, and payment processing workflows
• Experience working with clients in organizational restructuring or accounting department turnaround situations
• Ability to identify and correct bookkeeping errors across multiple accounting periods
• Familiarity with standard accounting principles and best practices for small to mid-sized businesses

Behavioral & Situational:

• Ability to independently assess complex accounting situations and determine appropriate corrective actions without constant supervision
• Capacity to clearly document cleanup findings and communicate technical accounting issues to non-accounting stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work systematically through large volumes of disorganized financial data while maintaining accuracy
• Willingness to ask clarifying questions when encountering ambiguous transactions or unfamiliar business processes
• Capability to provide constructive recommendations for process improvements based on issues discovered during cleanup work
• Flexibility to adjust working schedule within agreed-upon hours to accommodate client communication needs
• Reliability in meeting deadlines and providing consistent progress updates via the BruntWork platform

Side Note

• This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

• Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.