Senior Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper (SMBs and Franchise Accounting) Location:Remote Employment Type:Full-Time | US Time Zone Coverage (ET/PT/CT overlap)About ConnectedStars ConnectedStars is an operations and talent partner for SMBs and multi-unit franchises across the U.S. We build reliable back-office systems—finance, people, and processes—so owners can scale with confidence. We value accuracy, transparency, and a get-it-done mindset. The Role You’ll be the day-to-day owner of franchise bookkeeping for multi-unit clients (restaurants, salons, fitness, retail, home services). You’ll run clean books at thelocation and consolidated levels , ensuretimely period closes , and deliverunit economicsthat franchise owners use to make decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesMulti-Unit Bookkeeping Own daily posting and month-end close for multiple locations; maintain standardizedchart of accounts by brand . Reconcilebank/credit card/merchantaccounts andthird-party delivery or marketplacedeposits (e.g., DoorDash/Uber Eats, Shopify/Amazon) including fees/chargebacks. MatchPOSsales to deposits and resolve over/short cash variances. POS & Systems Integrate and reconcile data fromToast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, Revel, Shopify POS(as applicable). Maintain cleanbank feedsand mapping rules inQuickBooks Online(preferred) or Xero; support exports fromFranConnector similar franchise systems.Revenue, COGS, and Inventory Record daily sales summaries (net of discounts, comps, refunds, taxes, tips). Trackinventory/COGSand waste; post landed costs; help implement perpetual or period inventory where applicable. Managedeferred revenue(e.g., gift cards, prepaid packages/memberships) and redemptions. AP/AR & Cash Control Runthree-way matchfor vendor bills (PO/invoice/receipt) where used; code shared costs across locations. Process payments, credit memos, and vendor statements; manageW-9collection and1099-NECvendor lists. Set and monitorcash-handling controlsand deposit cadence.Payroll & Labor Prepare payroll inputs (hours, tips, PTO) and reconcile payroll journals; coordinate with providers (ADP, Gusto, Paychex). Tracklabor %by location/department and accrue payroll taxes/benefits as needed.Compliance & Taxes Preparesales/use taxworkpapers across states; coordinate e-filings (experience withAvalara/TaxJara plus). Support CPA with941/940 , state filings, and annual returns; maintain audit-ready records.Reporting & Unit Economics Deliverlocation P&L, balance sheet, cash flowandconsolidatedroll-ups on a4-5-4 retail calendaror monthly close. Build simple KPI packs:sales mix, AOV, labor %, COGS %, prime cost, ad-fund %, royalty %, occupancy %, EBITDA . Flag anomalies and actionable insights (price/margin leakage, fee creep, under-depositing, rising food/labor trends).Qualifications 3+ years inSMB or franchise bookkeeping(multi-unit strongly preferred). Proficient withQuickBooks Online(classes/locations, bank rules, recurring journals); Xero a plus. Hands-on with at least onePOSlisted above and marketplace/aggregator reconciliations. Working knowledge ofU.S. GAAP basics , sales tax, payroll journal entries, andmulti-statenuances. Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling). Detail-obsessed, organized, and comfortable owning deadlines across multiple clients. Nice to have:Avalara/TaxJar ,FranConnect , inventory methods, and experience withrestaurant/retailcost controls. Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred; relevant certificates (QB ProAdvisor, NACPB/AIPB) are a plus.What We Offer Competitive salary with performance incentives. Fully remote with predictable close calendar and US-hours overlap. Playbooks, templates, and an account-management layer so you’re supported, not siloed. Growth path intoSenior Bookkeeper / Client Accounting Manager .How to Apply Apply viaLinkedIn Easy Applyor email your resume tonancy@with subject line:Bookkeeper – (US Time) | ConnectedStars.

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