Accounting Contractor – Job Description

Title: Accounting Contractor

Location: Remote (must be able to meet in office as needed)

Company: Canopy Works, Inc.

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Contractor to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will focus on transaction processing, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records to support month-end close and compliance activities.

Working Hours

Approximately 25–30 hours per week

Preferred schedule:

- 5 hours per day, Monday–Friday

- or 6 hours per day, Monday–Thursday

Key Responsibilities

- Perform daily cash reconciliation and investigate discrepancies

- Handle daily accounts payable (AP) processing, including invoice review and entry

- Manage credit card transactions, including coding and invoice matching

- Ensure accurate data entry in QBO, including invoice updates and GL coding

- Conduct monthly reconciliations for cash accounts, accounts payable, and T&E reports

- Prepare and post monthly journal entries for fixed assets and prepaid expenses, and maintain supporting schedules

- Review credit card transactions for compliance with company T&E policy and flag issues

- Support annual tax filings and 1099 preparation

Qualifications

- 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience

- Strong familiarity with QuickBooks Online (QBO)

- Experience with AP tools (e.g., Bill.com) and expense platforms (e.g., Ramp) preferred

- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP

- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations

- High attention to detail and ability to work independently

- Strong communication skills and responsiveness in a remote environment