Senior Bookkeeper (Remote) Full Time NEW

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: Proactive and resourceful with a strong analytical mindset. Able to independently research, troubleshoot, and resolve bookkeeping questions and unusual transactions. Comfortable taking initiative when unique scenarios arise and when faced with unfamiliar tasks.
• Remote Work Experience: Prior success working remotely, with a dedicated, private and secure workspace with reliable high-speed internet suitable for handling confidential client financial information.
• Professionalism & Confidentiality: Ability to maintain discretion and security when handling sensitive client and company financial information.
• Availability: Must be available for team meetings, one-on-ones and co-working sessions during CST business hours.
• Location: Must be located in the United States and have U.S. work authorization.

Systems Experience:

Prior experience with:

• Payroll platforms (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Paychex)
• Client / quality control platforms (e.g.,Double (formerly Keeper)) 
• Receipt management tools (e.g., Hubdoc/Dext)
• Online payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Clover)
• 1099 filing tools (e.g., Track1099)
• Project / task management tools (e.g., Asana) 

Who You Are:

• Independent & Reliable: Comfortable owning your work from start to finish, managing all aspects of bookkeeping accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Initiative: Intellectually curious self-starter who is proactive, takes ownership, and follows through.
• Timely, Accurate & Responsive: Completes work accurately and efficiently, promptly responding to team and client requests during business hours.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: Maintains clean, well-documented financial records and follows established processes carefully.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Able to research, troubleshoot, and resolve unusual transactions independently while following established workflows.
• Technically Skilled: Experienced handling loans, assets, and accrual-heavy transactions. Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Collaborative & Positive: Friendly, collaborative, and contributes to a warm, low-stress, low-friction virtual environment aligned with our mission and vision.
• Flexible & Committed: Thrives in a flexible work environment, ability to commit to 25 hours per week and flex up to 32 hours per week as needed.
• Remote Ready: Prior remote experience with the discipline and setup to work effectively from home.
• Professional & Trustworthy: Committed to confidentiality and maintaining client trust, communicates clearly and professionally with clients and internal team members.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We honor our commitments to our clients and each other.
• Curiosity: We are lifelong learners, always seeking to improve our skills, ask better questions, and find better solutions.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our work, meet our deadlines, and follow through on our promises.
• Collaboration: We believe success is a team effort. We support each other and share knowledge freely to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
• Excellence: We strive for outstanding quality and client service in everything we do, never settling for “good enough.”

How to Apply:

• If this role sounds like a strong fit, we encourage you to send your resume and a short cover letter to admin@towerbooks.net. We look forward to connecting with you!