Bookkeeper – Part-Time, Remote (Texas Only)

Bookkeeper – Part-Time, Remote (Texas Only)Full Job Description

The Clever Ledger Bookkeeper, LLC is a growing bookkeeping firm looking for the right person to join our team and help us continue building trusted relationships with our clients.

We are seeking a Bookkeeper with hands-on bookkeeping experience and proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO). QuickBooks Desktop experience is a plus.

This position requires prior bookkeeping experience. Candidates must already have the bookkeeping knowledge and QuickBooks Online experience necessary to perform the responsibilities of this position. This is not an entry-level position, and training in bookkeeping or QuickBooks will not be provided. Training will be provided on The Clever Ledger's processes, procedures, and workflows.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with a variety of clients, takes pride in producing accurate financial records, and is looking to become part of a growing bookkeeping firm. If you enjoy a position where every day is not exactly the same, this role provides the opportunity for continued learning, growth, and exposure to businesses across different industries.

This position will primarily focus on ongoing monthly and quarterly bookkeeping maintenance.

Duties Include:

  • Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, including proper categorization of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss transactions
  • Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Research discrepancies and determine why an account does not reconcile
  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records, including journal entries, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Track assets and liabilities
  • Identify and correct improperly recorded or categorized transactions
  • Maintain multiple client books and prepare accounts for internal financial review

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of hands-on accounting/bookkeeping experience required; 5+ years preferred
  • 2+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience required; 5+ years preferred
  • QuickBooks Desktop experience is a plus
  • Experience performing bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Ability to research discrepancies and determine why an account does not reconcile
  • Experience maintaining books for more than one business or client is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts, A/P, A/R, journal entries, assets, liabilities, and equity
  • Familiarity with sales tax bookkeeping and liabilities
  • Proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace
  • Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned client accounts
  • Comfortable learning and working with new technology and software

To Succeed in This Position

You must be able to take ownership and pride in your work, have strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills, recognize when something does not look right, investigate discrepancies, and meet client deadlines and expectations.

Because you will be working with multiple client accounts, you must be able to manage priorities, follow established procedures, and know when additional research or clarification is needed.

Position Details

  • Part-Time W-2 Employee
  • 100% Remote
  • Must reside in Texas
  • Approximately 10–15 hours per week to start
  • Additional hours may become available as the company grows
  • Pay: $15.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience
  • Must be available to work Monday–Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Central Time
  • Must have a dedicated home-office workspace, reliable computer, and secure high-speed internet
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive financial information
  • Must pass a background check
  • Qualified candidates may be required to complete a bookkeeping skills assessment as part of the hiring process

Experience

  • Bookkeeping: 2+ years required
  • QuickBooks Online: 2+ years required
  • QuickBooks Desktop: Not required by a Plus

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

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