Remote Bookkeeper, Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist
Bookkeeping by Bonnie, Inc.
Fully Remote | 32 Hours Per Week | $22–$26 per Hour DOE | Immediate Start
About the Position
Bookkeeping by Bonnie, Inc. is a busy and growing bookkeeping company seeking an experienced, dependable, and solution-focused professional to join our team.
This position will support bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable responsibilities for multiple clients. Because this is a fully remote position, the ideal candidate must be highly self-motivated, organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly, meets deadlines, and actively works toward solutions when challenges arise. We do not expect every employee to know every answer immediately, but we do expect team members to research issues, use available resources, ask thoughtful questions when necessary, and follow through.
Primary Responsibilities
- Complete routine bookkeeping for multiple clients
- Categorize and review financial transactions
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- Process payroll accurately and on time
- Review payroll information and identify unusual or missing items
- Manage accounts payable and vendor bills
- Schedule and record vendor payments
- Follow up on missing information and outstanding items
- Maintain accurate client records and supporting documentation
- Update spreadsheets and internal tracking systems
- Identify discrepancies, errors, and missing information
- Research bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable issues
- Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and team members
- Manage multiple deadlines and recurring responsibilities
- Follow established processes and recommend improvements when appropriate
- Protect confidential client, employee, payroll, and financial information
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of professional bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounting support, or similar experience
- Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
- Proficiency with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
- Experience reconciling bank and credit card accounts
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
- Strong research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Reliable high-speed internet access
- A reliable, working laptop or desktop computer capable of running the required software
- A private, professional workspace appropriate for handling confidential information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for a bookkeeping or accounting firm
- Experience supporting multiple clients or companies
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Experience processing payroll through Gusto
- Experience managing accounts payable
- Intermediate or advanced spreadsheet skills
- Experience identifying and correcting bookkeeping discrepancies
- Experience working in a deadline-driven client-service environment
Software and Systems
This position will regularly use:
- QuickBooks Online
- Gusto
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Excel
- Gmail
- Client Hub
- Discord
Experience with every platform is not required, but candidates must be comfortable learning new software, researching unfamiliar features, and navigating multiple systems throughout the workday.
The Person We Are Looking For
You may be a strong fit for this position if you:
- Are a self-starter who does not require constant supervision
- Take ownership of assignments from beginning to completion
- Look for solutions before immediately escalating a problem
- Know when to research independently and when to ask for clarification
- Communicate early when you identify an error, missing information, or potential deadline issue
- Manage recurring tasks without repeated reminders
- Track unfinished work and follow-ups consistently
- Care about accuracy and take pride in producing dependable work
- Are comfortable managing multiple clients and competing priorities
- Accept feedback professionally and make adjustments quickly
- Are willing to ask thoughtful questions after making a genuine effort to find the answer
Schedule and Compensation
- Approximately 32 hours per week
- Fully remote
- Starting pay of $22–$26 per hour, depending on experience
- Immediate start
- Work schedule and required availability will be discussed during the interview process
How to Apply
Please submit all of the following:
- Current resume
- Brief cover letter explaining why you would be successful in a remote bookkeeping position
- At least three professional references
- Complete answers to all application questions
Please begin your cover letter with the words:
“Solution-focused and ready to contribute.”
Applications that do not include the requested materials or complete answers may not be considered.
Applicants may use ethical resources, including internet research, software documentation, and artificial intelligence tools, when answering application questions. However, responses should reflect the applicant’s own judgment, reasoning, and communication style.
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- You are processing payroll and notice that one employee’s hours are significantly higher than usual. Payroll is due soon, and the client has not mentioned overtime. Explain exactly what you would do before submitting payroll.
- Describe a time you were assigned a task you did not know how to complete. How did you research it, what resources did you use, and what was the result?
- What systems or methods do you use to manage recurring responsibilities, deadlines, follow-ups, and unfinished tasks while working remotely?
- Describe your experience using QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Excel.
- Do they have a reliable computer, high-speed internet, and a private workspace?
Experience:
- Bookkeeping, payroll, AP, or accounting support: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
