Bookkeeper

Cherry Assistant LLC; United States; Remote; USD 2,000 - 3,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fully remote work

Growth potential

Weekly collaboration with owner

Job summary

Cherry Assistant LLC seeks a part-time bookkeeper skilled in QuickBooks Online to manage setup, YTD cleanup, reconciliations, job costing, and weekly reporting for a US-based client.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-accountants. This remote role offers consistent hours and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online
• Ability to set up chart of accounts and implement job costing
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Solid accounting fundamentals (cash vs. accrual, A/R, A/P, reconciliations)
• Excellent communication and independent work ethic

Responsibilities

• Set up and optimize QuickBooks Online with a tailored chart of accounts for home services.
• Perform YTD catch-up/cleanup, connect feeds, categorize transactions, and reconcile accounts.
• Align existing Excel tracking with QuickBooks; implement classes/tags for job costing.
• Establish and maintain job costing by mapping data from Jobber (or similar) to QuickBooks.
• Produce weekly dashboards and reports: revenue, COGS/labor, SG&A, gross margin by job, cash flow snapshot.
• Manage A/R, A/P, expense tracking, monthly closes, and bank reconciliations.
• Track fixed assets and capital purchases; implement recurring transaction rules.
• Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and management reports; support year-end handoff to CPA/tax preparer.
• Document processes and suggest best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Meet weekly with the owner to review financials and insights.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication

Independence / Self-management

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We are hiring a Part‑Time Bookkeeper (QuickBooks Online) for a small, growing company in the Home Services industry. This is a part‑time remote role for a United States based client. The role is focused on QuickBooks Online setup, year‑to‑date catch‑up/cleanup, ongoing reconciliations, job costing, and weekly reporting. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, highly organized, and able to explain accounting concepts clearly to non‑accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and optimize QuickBooks Online, including a tailored chart of accounts for a home services business
• Perform YTD catch-up/cleanup from January 1: connect bank/credit card feeds, import data, categorize transactions, and reconcile accounts
• Align existing Excel tracking with QuickBooks; implement classes/tags for client/job‑level cost tracking
• Establish and maintain job costing, mapping data from Jobber (or similar) to QuickBooks for per‑job profitability
• Produce weekly dashboards and reports: revenue, COGS/labor, SG&A, gross margin by job, cash flow snapshot
• Manage ongoing bookkeeping: A/R, A/P, expense tracking, monthly closes, and bank/credit card reconciliations
• Track fixed assets and capital purchases; implement rules for recurring transactions and receipt management
• Prepare accurate P&L, balance sheet, and other management reports; support year‑end handoff to CPA/tax preparer
• Document processes and recommend best practices to improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency
• Meet weekly with the owner to review financials, discuss insights, and answer questions

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online, including catch‑up/cleanup projects. Experience within the US Market is essential.
• Proven experience setting up chart of accounts and implementing job costing for project-based or home services/trades businesses
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivot tables, data cleaning)
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals (cash vs. accrual, A/R, A/P, reconciliations)
• Excellent communication, discretion with sensitive data, and ability to work independently to deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with field service platforms (e.g., Jobber, ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro)
• Prior bookkeeping for US‑based small businesses in home services, construction, or related trades
• Familiarity with 1099 vendor tracking and basic sales tax considerations (as applicable)

Required Skills & Tools

• QuickBooks Online (advanced)
• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (advanced)
• Jobber or similar field service management software

Schedule & Pay

• Part‑Time position; approximately 10 hours per week, Mon - Fri with overlap during US business hours. Shift likely to start between 5-8pm SAST - To be confirmed
• Fully remote role for a United States based client
• Pay ranges from R3000 - R5000 per month
• Includes growth potential, training support, and weekly collaboration with the owner

System Requirements

• Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps upload and download
• Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
• 8 GB of RAM or higher
• Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
• HD 720p webcam
• Headset with microphone

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Consistent hours and predictable workload
• Fully remote work with long‑term potential
• Direct collaboration with the owner, making a real impact
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to grow alongside a fast‑scaling home services business