Bookkeeper (Remote)

SmartScale360 is hiring experienced US Bookkeeper supporting US-based franchise businesses through accurate bookkeeping, financial reporting, day-to-day accounting operations. Help ensure financial records remain organized, compliant, up to date. If you're detail-oriented, highly organized, experienced with QuickBooks Online, we'd love to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Maintain accurate QuickBooks Online (QBO) bookkeeping records for multiple US-based franchise businesses. Process and reconcile financial transactions—bank deposits, bank feeds, accounts, credit cards, loans. Record payroll journal entries from third-party payroll providers. Prepare recurring journal entries—commissions, COGS, royalties, advertising, depreciation, interest, other month-end adjustments. Support month-end close process ensuring financial record accuracy and completeness. Generate Profit & Loss (P&L) reports and assist with financial reporting and job profitability tracking. Communicate with franchise owners regarding bookkeeping, account inquiries, financial records. Assist with compliance documentation—insurance audits, tax preparation support. Coordinate vendor purchases and monitor orders for job materials and supplies. Provide administrative and operational support as business needs evolve. Required: 2+ years bookkeeping experience supporting US businesses (franchise accounting experience plus). Strong QuickBooks Online (QBO) proficiency. Bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting experience. Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting, general ledger management, bookkeeping best practices working knowledge. Compliance documentation, audits, or tax preparation support familiarity. Excellent attention to detail, analytical, organizational skills. Strong English communication (written and verbal). Ability managing multiple priorities while working independently in remote environment. Franchise or multi-location business support experience plus. ServiceMinder or similar field service software familiarity advantage. Tools: QuickBooks Online (QBO), Google Workspace & Microsoft Office, Slack/Zoom/Microsoft Teams, ServiceMinder. Work-from-home requirements: Laptop/PC Intel i5 (or equivalent) 8GB+ RAM, stable 100 Mbps internet, secondary internet connection/device/power source backup. Schedule: To be confirmed by client, any day of week availability required, flexible US business hours based on operational needs. Why join: Permanent remote work, competitive salary + performance bonuses, healthcare benefits, annual performance appraisal, career growth opportunities, established US-based clients, supportive collaborative remote team.