Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional seeking a flexible schedule that prioritizes your weekends? Apex Accounting Detroit is looking for a skilled Weekend Bookkeeper to join our elite finance team. If you excel in high-volume accounting tasks and crave a predictable work-life balance, this is your opportunity to thrive in a modern, collaborative environment.
We are not just a standard accounting firm; we are a team of strategists and problem solvers dedicated to helping local businesses succeed. As a Weekend Bookkeeper, you will be the backbone of our operations, ensuring our clients' financial records are impeccable without the stress of a traditional Monday-Friday grind.
Why Join Apex Accounting?
- Weekends Off: Enjoy your Saturdays and Sundays completely free to recharge.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with cutting-edge cloud accounting software including QuickBooks Online and Xero.
- Professional Growth: Mentorship from CPAs and opportunities for certification support.
- Competitive Pay: Earn a premium hourly rate for specialized weekend coverage.
Your Role
In this pivotal role, you will handle the full-cycle bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will act as the primary point of contact for financial data accuracy, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) with precision, ensuring all invoices are processed and reconciled accurately by Sunday EOD.
- Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts weekly to identify and resolve discrepancies immediately.
- Process weekly payroll for small to mid-sized businesses, ensuring tax withholdings and garnishments are calculated correctly.
- Prepare and send monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets, to clients.
- Maintain and organize digital and physical filing systems, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax packages by gathering necessary financial data.
- Communicate with clients regarding billing inquiries and financial status updates during business hours.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of professional bookkeeping experience, specifically in a part-time or weekend capacity.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or Xero is required; knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) is mandatory.
- Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent work experience).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for client interactions.
- Availability: Must be available to work Saturday and Sunday (or a consistent 2-day weekend block) on a recurring basis.