Senior Bookkeeper (Client-Facing | High Ownership Role)

We work with business owners who have outgrown messy books and vague answers. Our clients rely on us for clean financials, consistent reporting, and real clarity—especially in fast-paced, multi-moving businesses like automotive repair shops. We don’t just “keep up”—we bring order, fix what’s broken, and build systems that hold. If you like structure, ownership, and doing things right the first time, you’ll fit here. If you need constant direction or prefer reactive work, you won’t. The Role (Read This Twice Before Applying) We’re hiring a Senior Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients with minimal oversight. This role requires someone who can: - Walk into a set of books and quickly assess what’s wrong - Clean it up without creating more problems - Keep it clean moving forward—consistently You’ll be trusted to own your work, manage deadlines, and communicate clearly with both our team and clients. If you’re looking for step-by-step instructions or someone checking your work daily, this is not the role. What You’ll Be Responsible For - Full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple client accounts in QuickBooks Online - Monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, loans) that tie—every time - Reviewing financials for accuracy, not just completion - Identifying and resolving discrepancies, uncategorized activity, and data gaps - Delivering financial reports that don’t require translation - Maintaining clean, audit-ready books and organized documentation - Communicating directly with clients when needed—clear, concise, and confident - Supporting and improving internal workflows and systems What Strong Candidates Already Do - Catch errors before they become issues - Ask smart, specific questions—not broad, avoidable ones - Manage multiple clients without dropping deadlines - Keep their work clean enough that someone else can step in without confusion - Understand the why behind the numbers—not just the process Requirements (Non-Negotiable) - 5+ years of hands-on QuickBooks Online experience - Strong understanding of accrual vs. cash basis and when it matters - Experience managing multiple clients or accounts independently - Proven ability to reconcile accounts accurately without “plugging” differences - Clear, direct written communication - Ability to prioritize and execute without constant follow-up - Reliable remote work setup Strongly Preferred - Experience with automotive, trades, or service-based businesses - Familiarity with shop management systems (Tekmetric is a plus) - Familiarity with Double's task management system and client portal - Cleanup/catch-up project experience - Experience supporting month-end close How You Work - You take ownership—fully - You don’t wait to be told what’s wrong - You don’t leave loose ends - You respect deadlines because clients rely on them - You value consistency over rushing Additional Information - Remote, flexible schedule (we care about output, not clock-watching) - Long-term role with growth into higher-level responsibilities - 1099 independent contractor - U.S.-based only How to Apply (Read Carefully) We’re intentionally selective. Send your resume and a short introduction to [email protected] that includes: 1. The types of businesses you’ve supported 2. Your experience with QuickBooks Online (be specific) Subject line: VBC Senior Application Gate (Required) Include answers to the following in your email. If this section is skipped, your application will not be reviewed. 1. Reconciliation Scenario (Short Answer) You’re reconciling a bank account and notice a $2,350 difference. The client insists “everything is in there.” - What are the first 3 things you check, and why? 2. Cleanup Judgment Call (Short Answer) You open a new client file and see: - Uncategorized transactions going back 6 months - Multiple duplicate expenses - A negative balance in an “Owner’s Equity” account - What’s your order of operations to clean this up, and what (if anything) do you flag to the client before starting? Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 5 years (Required)
• Tekmetric: 2 years (Preferred)
• Double: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• United States (Required)

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