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Senior Accounting Assistant

Job overview 
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Assistant to directly support our CPAs and manage daily financial operations. In this role, you will maintain the financial health of our growing small business by ensuring flawless bookkeeping, regulatory compliance, and robust reporting.

Schedule: Monday to Friday - Flexible between 8am to 5pm PST - 6 hrs/day, 30 hours/week. as starting - might shift to 40 hours eventually

Key Responsibilities

  • QuickBooks Management: Oversee and maintain all daily financial data, ledger entries, and accounts within QuickBooks.
  • Reconciliations: Perform accurate and efficient bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular schedule.
  • CPA Support: Serve as the primary administrative and analytical support to our CPAs, facilitating smooth tax preparation and financial audits.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and document Profit and Loss (P&L) statements to provide clear insights into company performance.
  • Compliance: Ensure all accounting processes align with general accounting principles and specific California tax laws.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated accounting or bookkeeping experience.
  • Regional Knowledge: Strong, working knowledge of California tax laws and compliance regulations.
  • CPA Collaboration: A proven track record of directly assisting CPAs in businesses or corporate environment.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and standard financial software.
  • Core Competencies: Deep understanding of P&L statement creation, financial documentation, and meticulous attention to detail.

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring
  • Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations (for full-time roles only)

Note

  • Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

Senior Accounting Assistant

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Monday to Friday - Flexible between 8am to 5pm PST - 6 hrs/day, 30 hours/week. as starting - might shift to 40 hours eventually

Published on

Jul 22 2026

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— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper

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