This is a remote position.
Role Type: Outsourced Firm (Contractor)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Time Zone Coverage: Must overlap 11:00 AM 3:00 PM EST daily
Reports To: Owners
Regular Collaboration With:
Interior Design Team
Retail Team
Hospitality/Event Team
External CPA Firm (annually)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Technology Stack
Core Systems:
QuickBooks Online (single source of financial truth multi-entity support)
Square POS & eCommerce (integrated with QBO for revenue and inventory tracking)
Project Management/Billing Platform (for design project invoicing and payments)
Payroll System (Gusto or similar)
AR/AP Visibility Tools (Airtable/Softr via Zapier)
Wholesale Vendor Platform (for retail purchasing)
Google Sheets (commission tracking and analytics)
Automation: Bill processing automation Zapier integrations for workflow efficiencies
Month-End Close (Target: 15th of Following Month)
Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly
Reconcile POS and eCommerce transactions including fees and refunds
Reconcile project billing platform and deposits
Post standard accruals payroll commissions WIP and prepaid expenses
Prepare segmented P&L statements by business unit and consolidated balance sheet
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Manage invoicing for projects and retail sales
Apply payments track retainers and deposits
Maintain AR aging below 10% for over-60-day balances
Provide AR visibility to teams via dashboards
Accounts Payable (AP)
Set up vendors and maintain database
Review automated bill entries code correctly and flag duplicates
Schedule payments (all approvals handled by ownership)
Maintain AP aging reports and cash flow forecasts
Payroll & Commissions
Oversee payroll processing accruals and tax filings
Verify commission calculations and process payments
Maintain accurate payroll records for audits
Sales Tax & Compliance
Prepare and file state sales tax returns
Reconcile tax collected across platforms
Maintain exemption certificates and respond to tax notices
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Deliver monthly management reporting packages including AR/AP cash flow P&L and balance sheet
Provide quarterly and ad hoc reporting for ownership review
Analyze variances and identify trends
Team Collaboration & Communication
Partner with internal teams for project retail and hospitality financial workflows
Coordinate with external CPA for audits and tax filings
Document SOPs and train staff on financial processes
Process Improvement & Strategy
Recommend automation and efficiency improvements
Optimize financial systems and reporting structure
Support implementation of project-level cost tracking and budgeting
Authority & Controls
Bill Payments: Schedule only no approval authority
Vendor Management: Setup permitted; banking changes and negotiations require secondary approval
System Access: View-only bank access; full accounting system access for QBO POS payroll and AR/AP tools
Timely month-end close and reporting
Minimal CPA adjustments at year-end
Accurate AR/AP and payroll processing
Strong communication and collaboration with internal teams
Proactive identification of financial issues
Minimum 3 years full-cycle bookkeeping or senior bookkeeper experience
QuickBooks Online Certified (ProAdvisor strongly preferred)
Experience in retail operations (required) and project-based services (strongly preferred)
Proficiency with POS/eCommerce payroll and automation tools
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
Attention to detail problem-solving adaptability and collaboration
Working Requirements:
Fully remote (offshore candidates welcome)
Daily overlap with EST: 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
Reliable internet and communication tools
Comfortable with asynchronous communication and detailed documentation
Deliverables Summary
Daily/Weekly: Monitor accounting inquiries review automated entries schedule payments manage cash position
Monthly: Complete reconciliations post accruals deliver P&L and balance sheet AR/AP reports cash flow forecast sales tax filing
Quarterly: Financial packages KPI dashboard updates CPA coordination
Annually: Year-end close 1099 preparation audit support process documentation updates
Application Process
Firm Overview experience certifications team structure industry background
Client References minimum 3 from similar multi-business clients
Service Proposal pricing onboarding plan team assignments communication protocols
Compliance & Risk liability coverage data security quality control
Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an Independent Contractor arrangement the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their benefits and taxes. The professional fees are at hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.
Required Skills:
Minimum 3 years full-cycle bookkeeping or senior bookkeeper experience QuickBooks Online Certified (ProAdvisor strongly preferred) Experience in retail operations (required) and project-based services (strongly preferred) Proficiency with POS/eCommerce payroll and automation tools Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills Attention to detail problem-solving adaptability and collaboration Working Requirements: Fully remote (offshore candidates welcome) Daily overlap with EST: 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Reliable internet and communication tools Comfortable with asynchronous communication and detailed documentation Deliverables Summary Daily/Weekly: Monitor accounting inquiries review automated entries schedule payments manage cash position Monthly: Complete reconciliations post accruals deliver P&L and balance sheet AR/AP reports cash flow forecast sales tax filing Quarterly: Financial packages KPI dashboard updates CPA coordination Annually: Year-end close 1099 preparation audit support process documentation updates Application Process Firm Overview experience certifications team structure industry background Client References minimum 3 from similar multi-business clients Service Proposal pricing onboarding plan team assignments communication protocols Compliance & Risk liability coverage data security quality control
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