JOB TITLE: Bookkeeper (1099 One-Year Contract, Remote)

ABOUT CLOUD9 FINANCIAL

We're a bookkeeping and fractional CFO firm that helps small business owners get their financials in order and actually understand them. Our clients include general contractors and trades, law firms, medical practices, consultants, and sports businesses. We keep the books clean, and we help owners use their numbers to make better decisions.

We're also a very tech-forward firm. We're always looking for the best solutions out there to become more efficient and support our clients in the most effective way possible, and we expect everyone on the team to bring that same mindset.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fully remote, 1099 contract, one-year role, around 20 hours a week. You set your own hours and work the way that suits you. You'll own day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple client accounts and work directly with the founder. As our client base grows, there is potential to increase hours, renew the contract, or transition the role into a full-time W-2 position.

This isn't a role where we train you up. We're looking for an experienced bookkeeper who can hit the ground running and bring real expertise to the table from day one. You bring your judgment; we'll get you set up with what you need for each client.

Every member of our team works with confidential client financial data, so integrity, judgment, and care matter here as much as technical skill.

One thing to know before you apply: this role is for someone who loves doing the bookkeeping work itself. We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering clean, accurate work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Core bookkeeping, across multiple clients

  • Categorize transactions and keep client books current in QuickBooks Online

  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly

  • Record journal entries (payroll, payment processing, and similar)

  • Support accounts receivable and accounts payable workflows

  • Assist with monthly financial reporting and month-end close

  • Take on cleanup projects for new and existing clients

Client communication

  • Communicate with clients and document interactions in our client portal (Double)

  • Read financial statements well enough to explain what they mean for a business owner's financial health

  • Join client-facing Zoom calls as needed

Firm and team

  • Learn Cloud9's established processes, then help us improve them

  • Document and maintain SOPs

  • Collaborate over Slack and Zoom, with a brief weekly update on your tasks and projects.

  • Join periodic team calls and 1:1s

  • Stay current on email and task management daily

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field

  • 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience with live client data in QuickBooks Online

  • QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification, Level 1

  • Solid grasp of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping

  • Self-directed: you make decisions confidently on your own, and you research and troubleshoot before asking for help

  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management

  • Clear written and verbal communication

  • Comfortable working remotely with a team over Slack and Zoom

  • Committed to confidentiality and careful handling of client financial data

  • Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets in a Google Workspace environment

  • U.S.-based, with reliable high-speed internet and availability for a weekly team Zoom (during normal PST business hours).

  • A registered business (active business license or registration) so you can invoice for your work.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience in an accounting firm managing multiple sets of client books at once

  • Experience with small business clients ($100K to $5M in annual revenue)

  • QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification, Level 2

  • Familiarity with the rest of our stack: Google Workspace, Double, Gusto, Melio, Loom, Scribe, Dext, Bill.com Last updated 2026-08-25 [PKG]

  • Payroll experience or certification (Gusto, OnPay, or similar); Washington State payroll tax knowledge is a strong plus

  • Comfort with automation and AI tools; we use Double AI, Claude and Zapier in our workflows

  • Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

PAY AND SCHEDULE

  • 1099 contract rate of $28 to $35 per hour, based on experience

  • Up to 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling, fully remote

  • One-year 1099 contract work, with room for contract extension, more hours, or conversion to W2 as we grow.

WHY CLOUD9 FINANCIAL

  • Work with experienced professionals who genuinely care about each other and our clients

  • Steady, interesting client work as the firm grows

  • A collaborative, low-ego environment where good work gets noticed - Flexible hours

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

You love organizing financial data and get real satisfaction from a clean reconciliation. You're tech-savvy and enjoy bringing automation into processes. You make decisions confidently, and when something's unfamiliar, your first instinct is to research and troubleshoot before asking for help. You're detail-oriented but can see the bigger picture, and you care about helping small businesses succeed. Most of all, you share our commitment to excellence in client service.

HOW TO APPLY

  • STEP 1:
    - Interested candidates, please complete this online FORM → https://forms.gle/vhWP1CrL3KUAnTvL7

  • STEP 2:
    Once the FORM is submitted, you will receive instructions for next steps (so pay attention after submitting!)

    NOTE: This will include an email address to send us your RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining why you’d be a great fit for our team

This contract is contingent on a background check.

Cloud9 Financial is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, Last updated 2026-08-25 [PKG] sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.