Bookkeeper – Small Business Services

East 57th Street Partners; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Opportunity to work with a growing portfolio of clients

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle bookkeeping for small business clients. This remote position requires expertise in QuickBooks Online and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to grow within the organization. Candidates in the DFW or Austin metro areas are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant supporting small businesses.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Experience working in a remote, independent environment.
• CPA designation preferred (but not required).
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and client service mindset.
• Experience working in a remote, independent environment.
• Based in the DFW or Austin metro area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple small business clients.
• Prepare journal entries including depreciation and adjustments.
• Generate and review monthly financial reports for clients.
• Prepare journal entries (including depreciation, accruals, adjustments).
• Perform monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Generate and review monthly financial reports for clients.
• Support client inquiries regarding accounting and bookkeeping issues.
• Collaborate with E57 CFO/Controller team members on escalations or special projects.

Skills

Expert-level QuickBooks Online experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple client engagements

Multi-client management

Month-end processes

Education

CPA designation preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper – Small Business Services (Office of the CFO)

Location: 100% Remote (Preference for candidates located in the DFW or Austin metro areas)

Company Overview

East 57th Street Partners’ Office of the CFO practice provides outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, and fractional finance leadership to small businesses. Our model supports business owners with high-quality financial oversight, ensuring clean books, accurate reporting, and peace of mind. Engagements typically range from 2 to 15 hours per month per client, allowing our team to provide targeted, high-value services while giving clients flexibility.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support our small business clients across a variety of industries. The ideal candidate will be an expert in QuickBooks Online (QBO), with experience handling full-cycle bookkeeping and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting. A CPA designation is preferred, though not required. This is a client-facing role requiring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with clients and the E57 Office of the CFO team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple small business clients
• Record and reconcile bank and credit card transactions
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers
• Prepare journal entries (including depreciation, accruals, adjustments)
• Perform monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Generate and review monthly financial reports for clients
• Support client inquiries regarding accounting and bookkeeping issues
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Collaborate with E57 CFO/Controller team members on escalations or special projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Accountant, or similar role supporting small businesses
• Expert-level QuickBooks Online experience required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
• CPA designation preferred (but not required)
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines efficiently
• Strong communication skills and client service mindset
• Experience working in a remote, independent environment
• Based in the DFW or Austin metro area preferred

Compensation & Engagement

• Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to work with a growing portfolio of clients and expand into additional responsibilities within East 57th Street Partners

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Business Consulting and Services; Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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