Freelance Part-Time Bookkeeper

Hamilton Janitorial Service is seeking an experienced Freelance Bookkeeper to manage our day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online.

We are an established commercial janitorial company serving businesses in Fairfield County. We are currently seeking approximately 4 hours per week of ongoing bookkeeping support, with some flexibility based on workload and month-end needs.

Position Details

• Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Approximately 4 hours per week
• Flexible, preferably split between 2 days per week
• $25-30 per hour
• Fully Remote
• QuickBooks Online Advanced
• Reports to: Owner

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks Online
• Review and categorize bank-feed transactions
• Match customer payments to invoices
• Reconcile bank and credit-card accounts
• Enter and categorize business expenses
• Enter and track vendor bills
• Monitor accounts receivable and outstanding invoices
• Monitor accounts payable
• Upload and organize receipts and supporting documentation
• Review transactions for duplicates or incorrect categorization
• Reconcile transfers between company accounts
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports
• Maintain organized records for year-end CPA preparation
• Identify unusual transactions or discrepancies and bring them to the owner's attention
• Perform month-end bookkeeping review and cleanup

What We Are Looking For

• 1 yr bookkeeping experience
• QuickBooks Online experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication and follow-through
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Security & Confidentiality

This position will have access to QuickBooks Online and company financial information. The bookkeeper will receive their own QuickBooks user account with limited permissions.

Direct access to company bank accounts and payroll systems is not required.

Confidentiality and appropriate handling of company financial information are essential.

What This Role Is Not

This is a bookkeeping position, not a tax preparation or payroll position.

The bookkeeper will not be responsible for:

• Payroll processing
• Accessing the payroll system
• Filing tax returns
• Providing tax advice
• Making tax elections
• Moving company funds
• Paying company bills from the bank

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the bookkeeping, keep the records current, and provide the owner with a clear and accurate picture of the company's financial activity each month.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 per week

Work Location: Remote