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Contractors will be required to provide services that align with the following client tasks: * Team leadership & coaching: Manage, coach, and develop a team of bookkeepers (workload planning ...

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Rockville, MD · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

General Contractor in Rockville seeking a full time Bookkeeper to handle accounts receivable, payable and payroll. Others duties include preparing certified payrolls, maintaining up to date ...

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Denver, CO

$70K - $100K/yr

Prepare accurate contractor and vendor payments systematically to ensure continuous, on-time ... Minimum of 5 years of professional bookkeeping, corporate accounting, or highly relevant financial ...

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Deer Park, NY

$40 - $45.50/hr

Required Qualifications & Experience * 5 years of dedicated bookkeeping experience specifically ... Contractor. * Demonstrated experience assisting with construction insurance audits and worker ...

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Plano, TX · On-site

... part-time contracted basis. As a Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in managing the books for our series LLC. While this will be fully remote work, we want to be able to meet onsite ...

Aspen Contracting

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Lees Summit, MO · On-site

$18/hr

... Contracting is growing and adding to our accounting team. We are looking for a detail-driven ... Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles , including accounts payable and ...

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Plano, TX · On-site

... part-time contracted basis. As a Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in managing the books for our series LLC. While this will be fully remote work, we want to be able to meet onsite ...

Miller EG Design

Full Time Bookkeeper

Acworth, GA · On-site

In this role you will handle all full-charge bookkeeping duties using QuickBooks and Excel with heavy emphasis on project job costing and tracking independent contractors. You will focus strictly on ...

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Bookkeeper

East Northport, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Qualifications * 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience. * Strong accounts payable and payroll experience required. * Construction, contracting, or construction services industry experience ...

Miller EG Design

Full Time Bookkeeper

Acworth, GA · On-site

In this role you will handle all full-charge bookkeeping duties using QuickBooks and Excel with heavy emphasis on project job costing and tracking independent contractors. You will focus strictly on ...

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How much do bookkeeping contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for bookkeeping contractor in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Bookkeeping Contractor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bookkeeping Contractor, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, experience with financial recordkeeping, and often formal training in bookkeeping or finance. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage, and relevant certifications like Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or AIPB certification are highly valued. Attention to detail, organizational skills, integrity, and clear communication are key soft skills that help you excel in managing client accounts and deadlines. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining client trust, and delivering reliable bookkeeping services on time.

What types of businesses do Bookkeeping Contractors typically work with, and how does the client relationship usually function?

Bookkeeping Contractors commonly work with a variety of clients, including small businesses, startups, freelancers, and sometimes larger organizations that need extra support during busy seasons. The contractor typically works remotely or on-site on a part-time, project, or retainer basis, depending on the client’s needs. Contractors are responsible for managing multiple client accounts, maintaining regular communication, and ensuring all financial data is up-to-date and compliant with regulations. Building strong, trust-based client relationships is vital, as you may become a key advisor to clients on their day-to-day financial operations.

What is a Bookkeeping Contractor job?

A Bookkeeping Contractor is a self-employed professional who provides bookkeeping services to businesses on a contract basis. Their responsibilities typically include recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, generating financial reports, and ensuring accurate financial records. Unlike in-house bookkeepers, contractors work with multiple clients and may offer remote or on-site services. They often set their own schedules and rates, making it a flexible career option for those with bookkeeping expertise.

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Infographic showing various Bookkeeping Contractor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Locum Tenens, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,573 per year, or $24.3 per hour.
Bookkeeping Manager

Bookkeeping Manager

20four7VA

Remote

Contractor

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Bookkeeping Manager

The Bookkeeping Manager owns day-to-day delivery and quality of client bookkeeping. You'll lead and coach a team of bookkeepers, ensure monthly closes are completed on-time, and drive consistency in reconciliations, reporting, and client communication. This role partners closely with Operations leadership and serves as an escalation point for complex bookkeeping issues.

Contractors will be required to provide services that align with the following client tasks:

  • Team leadership & coaching: Manage, coach, and develop a team of bookkeepers (workload planning, training, performance feedback) Maintain coverage plans (backup coverage, cross-training) to protect client continuity
  • Client delivery & monthly close: Oversee monthly bookkeeping execution: transaction coding, reconciliations, cleanup work, and reporting Ensure deadlines are met and work is audit-ready
  • Quality control: Review workpapers and financial reports for accuracy and completeness Reduce rework by implementing strong review checklists, templates, and root-cause fixes
  • Client communication & escalations: Ensure timely, professional client updates and responses Act as the escalation point for bookkeeping questions, complex reconciliations, and process issues
  • Process & SOP improvement: Maintain and improve SOPs/checklists; identify bottlenecks and implement solutions Partner with leadership to improve onboarding/offboarding workflows and internal standards
  • Tools & systems: Ensure best practices in QuickBooks Online and Xero Support clean handoffs, documentation, and secure file practices in a remote environment

Each engagement is based on a defined scope of work and is governed by an independent contractor agreement. Services must be performed professionally, with adherence to any timelines, guidelines, and deliverables agreed upon in writing.

The Contractor must demonstrate proficiency in the following, depending on the Client's requirements:

  • 5+ years in bookkeeping/accounting roles with hands-on month-end close ownership
  • 2+ years leading or reviewing the work of other bookkeepers (formal or informal leadership)
  • Strong expertise in QuickBooks Online (required); Xero experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent reconciliation skills (bank/credit card/loan accounts; troubleshooting discrepancies)
  • Strong written communication (client-facing, professional, clear, and timely)
  • Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with structured deadlines and checklists
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a bookkeeping firm / client services environment (multiple clients at once) Experience with cleanup/catch-up projects and process standardization Advanced certification (CPA/CMA) a plus, not required

Contracted Hours per Week: 40 Hours Scheduled Working Days: Monday through Friday (unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing) Daily Working Time: 8am to 5pm EST Note: The Company will make reasonable efforts to align the Assigned VA's schedule with the Client's preferred hours as set forth above. However, availability may vary based on time zones, capacity, and the contracted hours set in this SOW. Any changes must be mutually agreed to in writing through a revised SOW.

Contractors will operate under a Master Services Agreement and a Statement of Work This is not an offer of employment; contractors are not employees of 20four7VA or any client All compensation is processed through 20four7VA according to the terms of the engagement

Required Service: Business Support Requested Experience Tier Level: Junior to Senior Level Contracted Hours per Week: 40 hours/week Daily Working Time: 8 AM-5 PM EST Scheduled Working Days: Monday-Friday Reporting To/POC: To Be Determined Number of VAs: 1 Gender Preference: None Languages Spoken/Preference: English Accent Preference: Near Native Region Preferences:

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