Full Charge Bookkeeper (10+ Years Experience Required)

Full-Charge Bookkeeper (10+ Years Required)

Phoenix Accounting | Remote | Experienced Professionals Only

Phoenix Accounting is a structured, nationwide accounting firm serving established small businesses across the United States. We maintain high professional standards, clean financial systems, and audit-ready books for our clients.

We are seeking a Senior Full-Charge Bookkeeper with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience who is highly proficient in QuickBooks Online, experienced in QuickBooks Desktop, and confident handling payroll, sales tax filings, and complex QuickBooks cleanup projects.

This is not a data-entry role. This position requires independent problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to correct structural bookkeeping errors.

Position Overview

This role manages full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients in a remote accounting firm environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, maintaining clean books, and stepping into cleanup or catch-up situations when necessary.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients
• Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, balance sheet accounts)
• Prepare accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
• Process payroll and ensure payroll tax compliance (multi-state preferred)
• Prepare and file sales tax returns
• Perform QuickBooks cleanup and catch-up work
• Review general ledger activity and correct misclassifications
• Prepare adjusting journal entries when needed
• Maintain audit-ready books and organized documentation
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of full-charge bookkeeping experience
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop
• Demonstrated experience completing QuickBooks cleanups
• Experience processing payroll and handling payroll tax filings
• Experience preparing and filing sales tax returns
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and double-entry accounting
• Ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Experience working remotely and independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an accounting firm
• Multi-state payroll and sales tax experience
• Strong understanding of internal controls and structured accounting systems

Structured Evaluation Period

Phoenix Accounting maintains high professional standards. All new hires begin with a structured 60-day evaluation period designed to ensure alignment in quality, communication, and technical execution.

This period allows both parties to confirm long-term fit within our systems and professional environment.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who:

• Takes pride in clean, structured financial records
• Can confidently inherit messy books and restore order
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Operates with professionalism and accountability
• Thrives in a high-standard, process-driven environment

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Summary of QuickBooks cleanup experience
• Payroll platforms used
• Number of years working in QBO and QBD

Job Types: Part-time, Temp-to-hire

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands-on experience in QuickBooks Desktop?
• Have you worked in an accounting firm managing multiple clients simultaneously?
• When a bank account does not reconcile in QuickBooks, what are the first three things you check?
• How many hours per week are you available to work consistently?
• Are you willing to complete a paid 30–60 day evaluation period before a long-term offer is extended?

Experience:

• full-charge bookkeeping: 8 years (Required)
• QuickBooks Online: 5 years (Required)
• full QuickBooks cleanup or catch-up projects: 4 years (Required)
• payroll and handled payroll tax filings: 4 years (Required)
• preparing and filing sales tax returns: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote