Experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper

We are a small accounting and bookkeeping firm based in Washington State, providing bookkeeping, payroll support, and small business consulting to local small businesses. We’re hiring a full-time Bookkeeper/Accountant who can work independently, communicate clearly with clients, and maintain high accuracy.

Role Type / Schedule / Accountability

* Full-time: 40 hours/week
* Required schedule: 8:00am–5:00pm Pacific Time (PST/PT), Monday–Friday
* Must be available during work hours for:, calls (audio/video), live chat/text responses, screen sharing / quick collaboration
* Time tracking is mandatory via Hubstaff (screenshots/activity tracking enabled)
* You must be actively working at your computer during scheduled hours (no “offline batching” or delayed time logging)
* Compensation: hourly rate (paid based on Hubstaff tracked hours) up to 40 hours per week.
* Exclusive availability during scheduled hours: This is a dedicated full-time role during 8am–5pm PT. You may not perform other paid work, serve other clients, or have other ongoing commitments during these hours.

Responsibilities

* Perform day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
* Categorize transactions; reconcile bank/credit card accounts
* Assist with month-end close and reporting
* Support payroll processes; learn and follow Washington State-specific payroll requirements
* Help with state-specific filings and compliance-related tasks (training provided)
* Communicate with bookkeeping clients on behalf of the company (email/phone/chat as needed)
* Work inside our client collaboration platform: Double (formerly Keeper) (tasks, requests, messaging, document collection)
* Provide general administrative support as required (follow-ups, document handling, coordinating requests)
* Participate in training through webinars and self-study to learn WA requirements and firm processes

Requirements (Must-Have)

* Proven bookkeeping experience (minimum 2+ years; include portfolio/client examples if available)
* QuickBooks Online experience (minimum 2+ years)
* Experience working with US clients (required; must be able to communicate professionally and understand US business expectations)
* Excellent English (written and spoken)
* Strong computer skills; proficient with Excel/Google Sheets
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to follow processes/checklists
* Reliable internet + quiet workspace suitable for calls/video calls
* Willingness to use Hubstaff for time tracking during all working hours
* Willingness to maintain exclusive availability during 8am–5pm PT (no other work/clients/commitments)

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

* Experience with Double (formerly Keeper) (plus)
* QBO ProAdvisor certification
* Experience supporting US payroll
* Washington State payroll and tax familiarity (major plus): WA PFML, WA Cares, L&I workers’ comp, ESD, local taxes as applicable
* Experience supporting multiple bookkeeping clients (agency/firm environment)

Training Expectation

You must be willing to be trained through webinars and self-study to learn Washington State-specific payroll and filing requirements, and to follow our internal SOPs/checklists.

How to Apply
Please send:

1. Your resume
2. A short intro (2–5 sentences) summarizing your bookkeeping + QBO experience and types of US clients you’ve supported
3. Your expected hourly rate (USD)
4. Confirmation you can work 40 hrs/week, 8am–5pm Pacific Time, and can take calls/video calls during that window
5. Confirmation you will use Hubstaff for time tracking during all working hours
6. Confirmation you can maintain exclusive availability during 8am–5pm PT (no other work/clients/commitments)
7. If applicable: describe your experience with Double (formerly Keeper)