Senior Bookkeeper (Remote)
Senior Bookkeeper (Remote) Reports to: Client Service Director Hours: 25 - 32 hours per week Location: Remote (U.S.-based) Compensation: $26 - $30 / hour (commensurate with experience) Employment Type: W-2 Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule
- SIMPLE IRA matching
- Healthcare benefits and paid time off available for eligible employees after 90 days
About the Role: We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to own the day-to-day bookkeeping and monthly close for a portfolio of small business clients. This role is focused on accuracy, consistency, and timely financial reporting. This is an individual contributor role, with no people management responsibilities, where you will focus on single-entity bookkeeping and operate in an efficient, low-friction environment. The ideal candidate is able to commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week, enjoys independent work, operates confidently and autonomously, has prior remote work experience, and consistently maintains clean, well-documented financial records. You’ll be joining a warm, stable, low-chaos, low-stress remote environment where people enjoy working together and take pride in delivering high-quality work . Our mission is to cultivate a fun-loving, virtual workplace where curiosity drives innovation, collaboration fuels success, and every team member has the opportunity to grow. Tower Books is a woman-owned firm, grounded in integrity and accountability, where we empower our clients with financial clarity and the freedom to focus on what matters most for their business. We deliver reliable bookkeeping support that helps small businesses thrive through collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. Key Responsibilities: Accurate & Timely Monthly Bookkeeping
- Perform full monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting for a portfolio of small business clients, on a cash accounting basis.
- Prepare routine journal entries and adjustments as needed.
- Produce monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet) with minimal to no errors.
- Identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently.
- Demonstrate focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Demonstrate ability to handle more complex accounting tasks such as equipment purchases, asset capitalization, loan transactions, and payroll reconciliations independently, as needed.
- Participate in peer review of other bookkeepers’ work, providing thoughtful feedback and helping maintain quality and consistency across client files, as needed.
Exceptional Client Service & Communication
- Respond to client questions clearly and thoughtfully in a timely, professional manner.
- Anticipate client needs by identifying trends and potential issues proactively.
- Generate, maintain and distribute client reports on a monthly basis.
- Communicate clearly when additional information is needed to complete work.
Systems & Process Discipline
- Follow established workflows and documentation standards.
- Assist in developing workflows and processes for new clients, as needed.
- Maintain organized documentation and audit trails.
- Flag opportunities for efficiency or clarity in processes.
- Maintain consistent file organization and data hygiene.
- Ability to consistently and accurately track hours by client.
Onboarding, Compliance & Special Projects
- Assist with onboarding new clients.
- Assist with annual filings, 1099 filings, sales tax calculations / filings, corporate registration, and other annual compliance tasks as needed.
- Support special accounting projects as needed, including special projects such as clean-ups or audit requests.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience:
5+ years of professional multi-client bookkeeping experience supporting small businesses using cash-basis accounting.
- Accuracy & Quality Ownership:
Prior experience independently reviewing and quality-checking your own work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ability to consistently produce clean, well-documented financials with minimal supervision.
- Technical Skills:
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Double (formerly Keeper), Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong Communicator:
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships both internally and with clients.
- Problem Solving: