Bookkeeper

Jackson Hewitt - 2861•Highland Village, TX

7d•$20 - $26•Remote

About The Position

Seeking an experienced, independent Bookkeeper to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of client accounts. This role requires a professional who pairs technical accounting mastery—including full reconciliations, payroll, and fixed assets—with excellent organizational agility. Operating with minimal supervision, you will ensure high-density precision across all client ledger activities while upholding strict firm communication standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of progressive, hands-on professional bookkeeping experience.
Intermediate to advanced understanding of core bookkeeping principles, internal controls, and standard corporate accounting practices.
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and practical familiarity with Google Workspace.
Intuit Bookkeeping Certification
QBO Level 1 Certification
QBO Payroll Certification
Strong personal initiative with a proven ability to manage time effectively and work productively in an independent environment.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the capacity to pivot between varied client portfolios and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
High-level written and verbal communication skills, delivering complex technical updates with professional nuance and clarity.

Responsibilities

Perform full monthly bank, credit card, and loan statement reconciliations, independently identifying and resolving complex transactional discrepancies.
Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries, maintain accurate fixed asset registers, and calculate depreciation schedules.
Manage client vendor payments, oversee accounts receivable aging analysis, and execute proactive collections workflows.
Handle regular payroll processing cycles, guarantee exact calculations, and assist with year-end and periodic payroll tax filings.
Maintain timely, precise records for multiple client accounts simultaneously, executing tasks independently with minimal oversight.
Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client Data Specialists to maintain firm-wide accuracy.
Lead targeted historical clean-up efforts and specialized financial projects as assigned by leadership.