Bookkeeper contractor · New York
Remote Bookkeeper Contractor Jobs in New York
We add remote bookkeeper contractors a few at a time, and New York applicants are welcome.
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How it works
Bookkeeping work from New York
The work is a monthly close for small business clients: categorize transactions, reconcile bank and card accounts, and send clear reports, in QuickBooks Online, Xero or the software the client already owns. We are a young firm and take a limited number of contractors, so we do not promise a volume of work. We do not have an office in the state, and the work is done online. The larger cities in the state that our pages cover include New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany.
Small businesses across the state, from New York City to smaller towns, work in sectors such as finance, media, culture, tourism and entrepreneurship, with New York City as a major financial center, so contractors who know a few industries tend to fit well.
What you need
Requirements
- Comfort with monthly reconciliations and clear client communication
- Real experience keeping books in QuickBooks Online, Xero or a similar tool
- A computer, a reliable internet connection and a private place to work
- Willingness to keep client information confidential
- A completed W-9 and our independent contractor agreement, signed
- Knowing New York's filing calendar helps, but it is not required
New York work
What New York clients' books involve
Official sources: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and New York Department of State. Rates and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency. We do not give tax or legal advice.
Larger cities
Who the clients are likely to be
- New York City (five boroughs): businesses sit alongside employers such as finance centered on Wall Street, plus technology, media, fashion and entertainment.
- Buffalo (Erie County): employers there include Kaleida Health, Catholic Health and M&T Bank.
- Rochester (Monroe County): employers there include the University of Rochester (the top employer), Rochester Regional Health, Wegmans and Paychex.
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New York details
What to know about New York work
The state tax agency is New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. You do not need to be an expert in its rules, but you should be comfortable reading its notices and knowing which filings belong to the client and which to their tax professional.
We do not hire for a location. A New York bookkeeper works from home, in the client's own file, on a monthly schedule.
What it pays
Pay and terms
There is no posted rate. We agree a rate with you on a short call and put it in writing before you start with any client. You decide which work to accept, and you receive a 1099 at year end.
A plain note: this is not legal advice, and we are a young company that deliberately keeps the team small, so early contractors see more of the work as it grows.
FAQ
New York bookkeeper contractor questions
Do I need a certification?
Not required. We look for real hands-on experience, and credentials such as QuickBooks ProAdvisor are a plus.
What New York filings come up?
That depends on the client. Sales tax, payroll and annual filings for a state business are confirmed with the client or their tax preparer, and we do not give tax or legal advice.
Is there work right now?
We do not promise a number of clients. Applicants are contacted as work arrives.
What does it cost to join?
There is no fee at any stage.
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