Sr. Bookkeeper

Cloud5 Accounting; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud5 Accounting in Utah offers a fully remote Senior Bookkeeper role to provide virtual bookkeeping services for 15–30 small-business clients using QuickBooks Online. The position supports flexible scheduling with a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week and can go up to 40 hours.

You will own client accounts, prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, and communicate results to clients primarily by email and Zoom, while mentoring a small team of 3–4 junior accountants.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations, month-end accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working directly with small-business clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely work.
• Ability to take ownership of client accounts, manage deadlines, and work independently.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with an interest in improving accounting processes and efficiency.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior accounting staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly accounting processes for approximately 15–30 clients.
• Categorize and organize financial transactions in QuickBooks Online.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports.
• Communicate financial results and relevant insights to clients.
• Reconcile payroll-related transactions using payroll reports.
• Process client bills through Bill.com, when applicable.
• Research and resolve transaction questions with clients.
• Communicate with clients primarily through email and Zoom.
• Maintain clear and accurate notes and records regarding client needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
• Manage and support a team of approximately 3–4 junior accounting team members.

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Cloud5 Accounting was founded 8 years ago with a simple idea: to remove the stress of bookkeeping and empower small business owners to thrive . As we’ve grown, our purpose has remained the same. While our office is based in Utah, our mission to make a lasting, positive impact on the businesses we serve extends across the entire U.S. We believe your success is our success.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

About the Role

Cloud5 Accounting is looking for aSenior Bookkeeperto provide virtual accounting and bookkeeping services to small-business clients. This is a100% remote position for candidates located in Utah, with flexible scheduling and a minimum commitment of25 hours per week. Candidates interested in working up to 40 hours per week are welcome.

You will manage the day-to-day accounting needs of approximately15–30 small-business clients, primarily usingQuickBooks Online. You will take ownership of client accounts, maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, communicate with clients, and serve as a trusted accounting resource.

What You'll Do

• Manage daily and monthly accounting processes for approximately15–30 clients
  
• Categorize and organize financial transactions inQuickBooks Online
  
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts
  
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports
  
• Communicate financial results and relevant insights to clients
  
• Reconcile payroll-related transactions using payroll reports
  
• Process client bills throughBill.com, when applicable
  
• Research and resolve transaction questions with clients
  
• Communicate with clients primarily through email andZoom
  
• Maintain clear and accurate notes and records regarding client needs
  
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency
  
• Manage and support a team of approximately3–4 junior accounting team members
  

What You Won't Be Doing

This role focuses on client accounting and bookkeeping rather than tax or audit work. You willnotbe responsible for tax preparation, in-house payroll processing, or auditing. All client meetings are conducted virtually; there areno in-person client meetings.

About Cloud5 Accounting

Cloud5 Accounting is a cloud-based accounting firm focused on helping small-business owners gain financial clarity and build better businesses. We provide virtual bookkeeping and advanced accounting support, allowing our clients to spend less time dealing with accounting and more time growing their businesses.

We have operated as afully remote company since our founding eight years ago. Our remote culture is built around trust, accountability, clear communication, continuous learning, and work-life balance.

How We Work

We believe in:

• Work-life balance— We value personal and family time.
  
• Professionalism— We communicate clearly, respectfully, and thoughtfully.
  
• Client and team support— We listen, respond, and help one another succeed.
  
• Problem solving— We encourage team members to be proactive and find solutions.
  
• Continuous learning— We ask questions, share knowledge, and continually improve our processes.
  

Training & Support

Even in a senior role, you will receive training on our processes, technology, and expectations. We maintain a collaborative remote environment where team members regularly share questions, solutions, and knowledge through Google Chat and our internal knowledge base.

Schedule

This position offers25–40 hours per weekwith flexible scheduling. Most client work and team communication takes place between9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in your local time zone.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 4–5 years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably with an outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, or client accounting firm
  
• Advanced experience with QuickBooks Online
  
• Strong understanding ofaccount reconciliations, month-end accounting, and financial reporting
  
• Experience working directly withsmall-business clients
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment toaccurate, timely work
  
• Ability to take ownership of client accounts, manage deadlines, and work independently
  
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with an interest inimproving accounting processes and efficiency
  
• Ability to adapt to an evolving, growing organization
  
• Experience leading or mentoring junior accounting staff ispreferred
  

Remote Work Requirements

• Must bephysically located in Utah
  
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dependable computer
  
• A quiet, professional, and private workspace
  
• Ability to work primarily during9:00 AM–5:00 PM in your local time zone, with flexibility around those hours
  
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
  
• Flexible schedule with25–40 hours per week
  
• Comprehensive onboarding and training
  
• Continuous learning and ongoing training
  
• Collaborative and supportive remote team environment