Job Description

Part Time Senior Accountant
Remote: Must live in Eastern or Central Time Zone

Do you love bringing messy books into order? We’re hiring a remote, part-time Senior Accountant to work for one of our clients, a Top 100 Accounting Firm. This position will be on Innovative Outsourcing’s payroll.

This role is ideal for someone who specializes in clean-up work, is fluent in QuickBooks Online, and knows how to transition clients from Desktop to Online. You’ll be working on high-impact projects that restore clarity to client financials.  If you’re a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys untangling complicated books and working with a supportive remote team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client relationships and clearly communicate findings to management
• Clean and correct historical accounting data (AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, etc.)
• Identify trends, anomalies, and past errors; apply appropriate accounting treatment
• Prepare detailed schedules and correcting journal entries
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and GAAP compliance, even with inconsistent records
• Lead conversions from QuickBooks Desktop to Online
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Use third-party tools for reconciliations, data analysis, automation, and reporting
• Join recurring meetings and provide regular updates
• Must be available during business hours (9 AM–5 PM EST or CST)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting and QuickBooks Online experience
• Strong background in reconciliations and clean-up work
• Bachelor's in Accounting required; CPA  preferred but not required
• Experience with QBO migrations from Desktop preferred
• Familiarity with apps like Gusto, ADP, BILL, and Ramp
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and intermediate to advanced Excel
• Prior audit or forensic accounting experience a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, flexible environment

Schedule and Expectations:

• 15–28 hours per week, with hours varying based on project flow
• Must be available during business hours, 9 AM to 5 PM EST or CST (Work is not done at night or on weekends, as client interactions take place during the business day).
• Daily email check-ins and responsiveness are required
• This role should be treated as your primary work commitment
• You will be on Innovative Outsourcing's payroll

Compensation:  $35-38 per hour