Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Controller with Payroll Experience (Part-Time, Remote)

Overview We’re a growing, woman-owned bookkeeping and payroll firm that supports small businesses with clean, timely, and thoughtful financial services. We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Bookkeeper or Assistant Controller who can manage client relationships, oversee payroll processing, review junior bookkeepers’ work, and support both day-to-day and strategic accounting tasks. This is a remote, part-time role (15–20 hours per week to start) with the potential to grow into more hours and leadership responsibilities. Duties • Manage or assist with payroll processing for five clients, including timely submissions, compliance, and client communication. • Serve as the main point of contact for 5–10 bookkeeping clients. • Review junior bookkeepers’ work for accuracy and timeliness. • Handle full-charge bookkeeping: bank reconciliations, AP/AR, journal entries, and month-end close. • Set up and manage workflows in systems like QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Bill.com, and others. • Participate in onboarding new clients, handling cleanups, and supporting client success. • Work directly with the firm owner to improve systems, reduce bottlenecks, and enable firm growth. Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in full-charge bookkeeping, payroll, or assistant controller-level work. • Hands-on experience processing payroll using platforms like Gusto, ADP, or similar. • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and tools like Bill.com, Gusto, and Google Sheets. • Strong client communication and the ability to build trust and provide proactive support. • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. • Bonus if you've worked with service-based businesses, salons, or construction clients. Hours: Start with 15–20 hours per week. Must be available during some business hours for client calls, payroll deadlines, or internal check-ins. Perks: • Flexible hours • Remote work • Collaborative, woman-owned business with a strong culture of respect and professionalism • Opportunity to grow into a more senior or full-time role Job Type: Part-time Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Application Question(s): • How many hours are you available per week and what are the hours of availability? Experience: • Quickbooks: 3 years (Required) • Accounting: 7 years (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply Job!