Remote Bookkeeper + Admin / IRS Support Tax Office Experience Required

OB DESCRIPTION


Alpha Tax is hiring a remote Bookkeeper + Administrative / IRS Support team member to assist with client bookkeeping and internal operations. This role is for someone who is experienced, accurate, organized, and independent — not someone who needs constant supervision.

PAY
$25–$30/hour (depending on experience)

1-week paid working trial required ($20/hour during trial week)

SCHEDULE
30 hours/week, Monday–Friday

Must be available for communication/check-ins during 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE READ)


Applicants must have:

2+ years of bookkeeping experience

QuickBooks Online experience

Previous experience working in a tax office / CPA firm (required)

Ability to confidently categorize transactions (not guessing)

Reliable computer + internet

Working printer/scanner

Organized home office workspace

CONFIDENTIALITY / REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS


This is a remote position handling sensitive client financial and tax information. Candidates must have:

A private, secure workspace (no public/shared environments)

Professional confidentiality and discretion

Willingness to sign an NDA / confidentiality agreement

RESPONSIBILITIES
QuickBooks Online bookkeeping (bank feeds, categorizing, cleanup)

Identify duplicates/missing transactions and flag issues appropriately

Download and organize bank statements and bookkeeping documents

Client follow-ups for missing items (using firm templates)

Calling the IRS to obtain transcripts/account information (after training/approval)

Admin support: task tracking, document organization, portal uploads

CONFLICT OF INTEREST


Due to confidentiality and client privacy, this role is not a fit for candidates who currently provide bookkeeping/tax services to outside clients.

APPLICATION SCREENING (REQUIRED)


Please include answers to the following in your email (applications without answers will not be reviewed):

How many years of QuickBooks Online bookkeeping experience do you have?

How many years of experience do you have working in a tax office/CPA firm?

What is the difference between Office Supplies and Cost of Goods Sold? (1–2 sentences)

How would you categorize these in QuickBooks Online?

Bank service fee

Walgreens purchase

QuickBooks subscription

Do you have a working printer/scanner and a private home office? (Yes/No)

Are you available 30 hours/week Monday–Friday with check-in availability 10 AM–4 PM Arizona time? (Yes/No)

TO APPLY


Email your resume + screening answers + desired hourly rate.