Part-Time Bookkeeper (California or Oregon Only)

VCM Bookkeeping•San Francisco, CA

6d•Remote

About The Position

VCM Bookkeeping is a small, fully remote bookkeeping firm based in San Francisco that serves small businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The firm values integrity, attention to detail, continuous learning, and lasting relationships, and describes its team as collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth. It encourages professional development and opportunities to expand skills across industries, technologies, and client engagements. The part-time bookkeeper will manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of small-business and high-net-worth clients. The role focuses on turning clients’ QuickBooks Online files into clean, accurate, CPA-ready financials while developing an understanding of each client’s business, goals, and preferences. It combines technical bookkeeping with client service, issue identification, solution recommendations, clear client communications, and process improvement. The firm’s standard is that zero errors reach CPA review. The position is fully remote and limited to residents of California or Oregon.

Requirements

At least 5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience supporting small businesses, including substantial hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.
Deep understanding of bookkeeping and accounting methods, including double-entry bookkeeping and cash and accrual accounting.
Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, especially Excel and Sheets.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple clients, prioritize competing deadlines, and follow through on commitments.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly and professionally to clients.
Comfort with technology and an interest in learning new software.
Must reside in California or Oregon.
Ability to work independently, ask questions when appropriate, and take ownership of clients’ books.
Prioritize client confidentiality and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing bookkeeping work or mentoring others.
Experience with sales tax tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients in QuickBooks Online.
Categorize transactions and reconcile bank, credit card, loan, and other balance sheet accounts.
Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
Draft professional client emails to request information, explain issues, and answer bookkeeping questions.
Process payroll, manage accounts payable, and prepare and file sales tax returns for applicable clients.
Create budgets, cash flow reports, and expense workbooks for clients as needed.
Own one-time projects, such as revising client invoicing protocols and completing historical cleanups.
Review work completed by junior staff and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Identify bookkeeping issues, recommend solutions, and help improve processes as the firm grows.