General Ledger Accounting Specialist - Freelance, Remote

Magic

10h • Remote

About The Position

A U.S.-based, multi-entity hospitality and nightlife group operating venues in major metropolitan markets is preparing for upcoming U.S. tax filings. The finance function is centralizing historical accounting across several entities and standardizing books in QuickBooks. The team values accuracy, speed, and strong GAAP fundamentals while working in a fully remote environment. This role exists to diagnose and correct legacy accounting issues, reconcile accounts, and apply correct U.S. GAAP treatment so financial statements can be reliably used for tax preparation. The work is deep, hands-on accounting—not operational finance—and demands exceptional attention to detail and fluency in how entries flow through the ledger.

Requirements

• Proven U.S. GAAP knowledge applied in General Ledger accounting
• Hands-on GL cleanup and reconciliation experience in a multi-entity context
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks (desktop or online), including journal entries and mapping
• Demonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations and correct historical entries
• Track record of accurate revenue recognition, inventory classification, and impairment treatment
• Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back-up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

Nice To Haves

• Comfort using AI/automation to speed research, reconciliation checks, or documentation

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and correct historical journal entries from 2021 to present
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and supporting subledgers
• Perform and document bank reconciliations across entities
• Prepare accurate, supportable financials for U.S. tax filings
• Validate revenue recognition flows and correct mapping as needed
• Ensure proper classification for inventory movement and impairment
• Maintain chart of accounts hygiene and transaction mapping
• Enter, adjust, and reclass transactions to align with GAAP
• Standardize workflows and documentation for a multi-entity environment
• Conduct historical entry reviews and variance analysis
• Create clear audit trails, schedules, and reconciliations
• Flag risks, data gaps, and propose remediation steps
• Work closely with the client’s finance lead for priorities and reviews
• Communicate findings, decisions, and changes with concise documentation
• Follow defined workflows from onboarding and continuously improve them

Benefits

• No benefits package included

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed