Bookkeeper

Virtual Teammate•Glendale, AZ

16h•$5 - $6

About The Position

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-driven bookkeeper to take full ownership of the books for a US-based small business. You’ll manage recurring bookkeeping independently with minimal training and supervision, and proactively spot problems before they become problems. The role handles full-cycle bookkeeping, monthly reconciliations, payroll and 401(k) contributions, accounts payable and bill pay, cash flow reporting, and accounting communications. The client values consistency and quality over the long term, along with proactive communication, reliable updates, prompt issue handling, advance notice about availability concerns, and ownership of tasks.

Requirements

Proven full-cycle bookkeeping experience with US-based small businesses.
Hands-on payroll and 401(k) processing experience.
Strong monthly reconciliation experience covering bank, credit card, and clearing accounts.
Experience managing accounts payable and bill pay beyond routine items.
Comfort owning recurring tasks without constant follow-up.
Proactive communication and reliable updates.
Ability to act promptly on issues and provide advance notice of availability concerns.

Responsibilities

Handle full-cycle bookkeeping for a US small business.
Complete monthly bank, credit card, and clearing account reconciliations.
Process payroll and 401(k) contributions, running payroll at least one week in advance.
Manage accounts payable and bill pay, including non-routine invoices and expenses.
Deliver cash flow reports twice monthly, on the first business day and the 15th, anticipating upcoming expenses.
Monitor the accounting inbox and email, track payments, and follow up proactively.
Send reliable daily and end-of-week updates.
Acknowledge issues and act on them promptly.
Give advance notice of absences, delays, or availability concerns, especially around payroll deadlines.
Take ownership of recurring tasks and anticipate problems.