Part‑Time Bookkeeping Manager (Quality Control & Leadership Focus)

Part‑Time Bookkeeping Manager (Quality Control & Leadership Focus)

Future Team Leader | Liberty Township / Greater Cincinnati

Job Summary

This role is designed for someone who thinks like a manager.

We are hiring a quality‑control‑driven bookkeeping professional who leads by setting high standards, identifying issues early, and holding financial work to an exceptional level of accuracy and consistency. While hands‑on bookkeeping is part of the role, quality control, accountability, and leadership take priority.

This is currently a part‑time position with a clearly defined path to a full‑time Team Leader role, ideal for an experienced bookkeeper who wants to move beyond task execution and into ownership, oversight, and mentoring.

Core Focus of This Role (Read Carefully)

✅ Leading quality standards
✅ Reviewing and approving financial work
✅ Identifying issues, patterns, and risks
✅ Helping shape processes and a growing team

If you are looking for a task‑only bookkeeping role, this position will not be a good fit.

Eligibility & Logistics

• Residency: Must be a U.S. resident
• Location: Must be based in, or within 50 miles of Liberty Township, Ohio
• Schedule: Part‑time with flexible hours
• Work Style: Primarily remote; collaboration via Microsoft Teams
• Travel: Occasional, light travel to local client sites may be required

Primary Responsibilities (Highest Priority)

• Own quality control across client bookkeeping files
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and GAAP alignment
• Catch errors and inconsistencies before they reach clients
• Act as a point of accountability for financial quality
• Recommend workflow and process improvements
• Serve as a day‑one quality leader with a path to formal team leadership

Bookkeeping Responsibilities (Supporting Role)

• Perform and oversee journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage 2-3 of our larger clients
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with payroll posting and reconciliation
• Maintain clean, accurate general ledger records
• Prepare and review financial reports
• Support budgeting, account analysis, and tax compliance (sales tax, payroll filings, 1099s)
• Utilize QuickBooks Online as the core accounting platform

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of professional bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Quality Control Mindset: Proven ability to review work, catch discrepancies, and uphold high standards
• Leadership Orientation: Comfortable taking ownership, giving feedback, and setting expectations
• Technology: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required)
• QBO ProAdvisor certification preferred (not required)
• Accounting Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Deep comfort with reconciliations and financial statement integrity
• Work Style:
• Highly detail‑oriented
• Able to work independently and manage priorities
• Strong follow‑through and accountability

Bonus (Not Required):

• Non‑profit accounting experience
• Payroll and tax compliance exposure

Why This Role Is Different

• This role is intentionally designed for someone who wants to lead, not just process
• You will help set the quality bar as the firm grows
• Your judgment and standards matter as much as your technical skills
• Clear, structured growth path to Team Leader

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Path: Part‑Time Bookkeeping Manager → Team Leader
• Flexibility: Remote‑friendly with flexible hours
• Impact: Your quality standards directly protect client trust and firm reputation
• Ownership: We value people who take responsibility and think ahead

Interested?

If you are a quality‑focused accounting professional in the local area who wants a role with real leadership responsibility and a future, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your quality control experience and leadership goals to:
[email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Are you within 40 miles of Liberty Township Ohio?
• Are you able to manage multiple tasks at the same time?

Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote