Bookkeeper 

(Interim Project-Based Contract | Onsite | Houston, TX)

A well-established family-owned business in the South Houston area is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper to support a critical operational and accounting cleanup initiative. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and helping a small business create long-term financial organization and accountability.

This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping. The ideal candidate will bring a strong operational mindset, the ability to work independently, and experience helping small businesses improve internal controls, reporting, and day-to-day financial processes.

About the Opportunity

The company has historically managed bookkeeping internally while relying on an outside CPA for tax filings and reconciliations. As ownership begins transitioning toward semi-retirement, they are seeking an experienced professional to help modernize processes, improve visibility into financial operations, and establish systems that can be maintained long term.

This is an interim/project-based role expected to last anywhere from several weeks to a few months depending on project progress and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping activities
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Handle payroll processing for approximately 6 employees
• Perform bank reconciliations and support month-end close activities
• Review and help clean up the Chart of Accounts
• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting

Process Improvement & Operations

• Evaluate existing accounting and operational workflows
• Implement improved processes, controls, and accountability measures
• Create checks-and-balances procedures and documentation standards
• Help ownership gain better financial visibility and reporting accuracy
• Organize accounting files and improve operational structure

Inventory & Cost Tracking

• Establish inventory tracking procedures for operational supplies and products
• Assist with pricing analysis, margin visibility, and profitability tracking
• Support cost analysis and reporting by service category

Collections & Vendor Coordination

• Assist with collections follow-up and receivables tracking
• Improve AR accountability and payment timelines
• Communicate professionally with vendors and ownership regarding discrepancies and documentation

Qualifications

• Strong small-business bookkeeping experience required
• Experience handling AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Advanced experience with QuickBooks Online required
• Ability to create and improve accounting processes independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working onsite in a small office environment
• Professional communication skills with the ability to drive accountability tactfully
• Prior experience supporting operational cleanup or business process improvement projects is highly preferred

Additional Details

• Onsite role located in Houston, TX
• Flexible project duration based on business needs and progress
• Pay range is dependent on experience and within market rates
• Immediate need with interview process underway

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional or business operations-minded accountant who enjoys improving structure, solving problems, and making a visible impact within a growing family-owned business.

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