Senior Bookkeeper

ConnectedStars; India; Remote; INR 5,243,000 - 7,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Fully remote with US-hours overlap

Templates and playbooks for support

Job summary

ConnectedStars is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage daily posting and month-end closes for multi-unit franchise clients. You will reconcile bank and merchant deposits, align POS with deposits, and support franchise systems integration, ensuring accurate books at location and consolidated levels.

You’ll handle payroll inputs, tax compliance, and KPI reporting while maintaining a clean audit trail. This fully remote role covers US hours and offers templates, playbooks, and a support layer to keep you

Qualifications

• 3+ years in SMB or franchise bookkeeping, multi-unit preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online; Xero a plus.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets with basic modeling.
• Knowledge of US GAAP basics, sales tax, payroll journals.
• Experience with multi-state tax nuances and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own daily posting and month-end close for multiple locations; maintain COA by brand.
• Reconcile bank/credit card/merchant deposits and marketplace fees.
• Match POS sales to deposits and resolve cash variances.
• Integrate data from Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, Revel, Shopify POS.
• Maintain bank feeds and mapping in QuickBooks Online or Xero; support FranConnect.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Analytical thinking

Excel/Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

QB ProAdvisor / NACPB / AIPB certificates

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

FranConnect

Avalara/TaxJar

ADP

Gusto

Paychex

Shopify/Shopify POS

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper (SMBs and Franchise Accounting)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time | US Time Zone Coverage (ET/PT/CT overlap)

About ConnectedStars

ConnectedStars is an operations and talent partner for SMBs and multi-unit franchises across the U.S. We build reliable back-office systems—finance, people, and processes—so owners can scale with confidence. We value accuracy, transparency, and a get-it-done mindset.

The Role

You’ll be the day-to-day owner of franchise bookkeeping for multi-unit clients (restaurants, salons, fitness, retail, home services). You’ll run clean books at the location and consolidated levels, ensure timely period closes, and deliver unit economics that franchise owners use to make decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own daily posting and month-end close for multiple locations; maintain standardized chart of accounts by brand.
• Reconcile bank/credit card/merchant accounts and third-party delivery or marketplace deposits (e.g., DoorDash/Uber Eats, Shopify/Amazon) including fees/chargebacks.
• Match POS sales to deposits and resolve over/short cash variances.
• Integrate and reconcile data from Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, Revel, Shopify POS (as applicable).
• Maintain clean bank feeds and mapping rules in QuickBooks Online (preferred) or Xero; support exports from FranConnect or similar franchise systems.

Revenue, COGS, and Inventory

• Record daily sales summaries (net of discounts, comps, refunds, taxes, tips).
• Track inventory/COGS and waste; post landed costs; help implement perpetual or period inventory where applicable.
• Manage deferred revenue (e.g., gift cards, prepaid packages/memberships) and redemptions.

AP/AR & Cash Control

• Run three-way match for vendor bills (PO/invoice/receipt) where used; code shared costs across locations.
• Process payments, credit memos, and vendor statements; manage W-9 collection and 1099-NEC vendor lists.
• Set and monitor cash-handling controls and deposit cadence.

Payroll & Labor

• Prepare payroll inputs (hours, tips, PTO) and reconcile payroll journals; coordinate with providers (ADP, Gusto, Paychex).
• Track labor % by location/department and accrue payroll taxes/benefits as needed.

Compliance & Taxes

• Prepare sales/use tax workpapers across states; coordinate e‑filings (experience with Avalara/TaxJar a plus).
• Support CPA with 941/940, state filings, and annual returns; maintain audit‑ready records.

Reporting & Unit Economics

• Deliver location P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and consolidated roll‑ups on a 4-5-4 retail calendar or monthly close.
• Build simple KPI packs: sales mix, AOV, labor %, COGS %, prime cost, ad-fund %, royalty %, occupancy %, EBITDA.
• Flag anomalies and actionable insights (price/margin leakage, fee creep, under-depositing, rising food/labor trends).

Qualifications

• 3+ years in SMB or franchise bookkeeping (multi‑unit strongly preferred).
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online (classes/locations, bank rules, recurring journals); Xero a plus.
• Hands‑on with at least one POS listed above and marketplace/aggregator reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP basics, sales tax, payroll journal entries, and multi‑state nuances.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling).
• Detail-obsessed, organized, and comfortable owning deadlines across multiple clients.
• Nice to have: Avalara/TaxJar, FranConnect, inventory methods, and experience with restaurant/retail cost controls.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred; relevant certificates (QB ProAdvisor, NACPB/AIPB) are a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote with predictable close calendar and US-hours overlap.
• Playbooks, templates, and an account‑management layer so you’re supported, not siloed.