Tiny Paws Bookkeeping provides virtual bookkeeping, CFO, and advisory services forbusy pet-care professionals, giving them clarity and organization so they can focus on caring for pets.
We are adding a Senior Bookkeeper to support our growing client base. This is a part-time W-2 role up to 30 hours per week. The schedule is flexible, but you must beavailable for some overlap during Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time to join Zoom calls with clients and collaborate with the team. The start date is TBD based on candidate availability.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management & Advisory
- Serve as the primary relationship lead for an assigned portfolio of pet-care clients.
- Meet with clients via Zoom to review and explain monthly financial reports in plain language.
- Provide light advisory services—identify trends, flag issues, and suggest process improvements.
Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
- Oversee monthly close: ensure all bank/credit card accounts are reconciled, revenue streams differentiated (daycare vs. boarding vs. retail), and balance sheet schedules maintained.
- Prepare and file sales tax returns (including home‑rule jurisdictions as applicable).
- Process payroll across platforms and post payroll journal entries.
- Record and maintain loans, fixed assets, depreciation, and adjusting journal entries.
Leadership & Quality Control
- Mentor at least one Junior Bookkeeper: review their work, resolve errors, and coach on best practices.
- Proactively research answers before escalating; know when to seek help to protect accuracy and timeliness.
- Contribute to SOP development and workflow optimization using Keeper, Notion, and Clockwork.ai.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience (public practice or in-house). Pet‑care industry experience is a plus but not required.
- Credentials: QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification (current) and a degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience.
- Technology: Proficient with Excel, QuickBooks Online, Keeper, Notion, Pumble/Slack, Clockwork.ai, and payroll platforms (Gusto/OnPay/ADP). Familiarity with WaveApps and Xero is welcomed.
- Soft Skills: Client‑facing communication, mentoring juniors, problem-solving, proactivity, independence, and the judgment to ask for help when needed.
Core Values
Our PAWS values—Partnership, Authenticity, Well‑being, and Service—guideeverything we do. This role places special emphasis on Authenticity and Partnership: transparent communication with clients and collaborative support of junior staff.
Success After 12 Months
You independently manage approximately 20–25 clients, deliver timely and accurate closes, mentor a Junior Bookkeeper, and contribute positively to the growth and evolution of Tiny Paws Bookkeeping.
Compensation & Benefits
$25–$30 per hour (W-2) plus:
- 401(k) plan with 3% company match
- Paid holidays
- Sick PTO
- Ongoing training, mentorship, and a path for increased hours and responsibility as the firm grows.
If you’re excited to support pet‑care entrepreneurs while shaping the next stage of our firm, we’d love to connect.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
