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BELAY · 5 hours ago

Bookkeeper

United States

Contract

Remote

Mid Level

$20/hr - $25/hr

3+ years exp

BELAY is a company that provides financial clarity for leaders through accurate bookkeeping. As a Bookkeeper, you will support clients by managing their financial records, ensuring timely reporting, and maintaining professional communication to help them understand their financial operations.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Pay clients’ bills on a weekly basis

Client invoicing and incoming payments management

Reconcile bank statements and debit/credit card accounts

Manage budgets and cash flow

Perform journal entries and data coding

Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, including:

Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position)

Profit & Loss (Income Statement)

Budget vs. Actual

Custom reports as needed

Maintain and manage the chart of accounts

Prepare 1099 forms

Process payroll, including setup, scheduling, and frequency

File sales tax

Provide e-commerce accounting support

Communicate clearly and professionally regarding financial updates, questions, and next steps

Help clients understand and optimize bookkeeping workflows and tools

Recommend simple process improvements that increase accuracy or efficiency

Provide clear expectations, maintain dependable follow-through, and support a smooth client experience

Qualification

QuickBooks OnlineBookkeeping experiencePayroll processingAccounting best practicesProfessional maturityResourcefulnessService mindsetCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Must have 3+ years of professional bookkeeping and/or accounting experience

Required: Proficiency and hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Experience with payroll processing

Strong understanding of accounting best practices and financial workflows

Comfortable managing multiple clients and deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work during standard business hours, Monday–Friday

Comfortable on video calls and equipped with a professional remote workspace

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required

Benefits

100% remote work with flexible scheduling

Receive one-on-one support through our Bookkeeper Mentor Program, where a seasoned BELAY bookkeeper partners with you during your first 30 days on a new client to teach you the “BELAY Way” of bookkeeping and help you transition smoothly into your engagement.

Access to BELAY’s exclusive job board, a curated board of pre-vetted client opportunities across industries such as Consulting, Real Estate, Nonprofit, Financial Services, and more.

Access to BELAY’s Contractor Community for a connected peer network of fellow 1099 professionals who share knowledge, exchange best practices, and support one another through templates, discussion spaces, live learning sessions, and ongoing upskilling opportunities, creating a collaborative environment designed to help you grow your skills, stay supported, and thrive as part of the BELAY network.

Invoicing and payment collection handled on your behalf

Access to our contractor benefits partner for affordable health and financial options

Free access to templates, upskilling resources, webinars, and professional community

Flexibility to pursue the types of clients and hours that fit your professional goals (client volume is not guaranteed)

Receive ongoing support from a dedicated Client Success Consultant and Talent Specialist who partner with you throughout your engagement, helping you navigate client relationships, solve challenges, stay aligned with expectations, and access the resources you need to thrive as a BELAY contractor.