Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (QuickBooks Online Expert)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$2500-2800/mo

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Aug 27, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Islands is looking for a Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist to own our books end to end in QuickBooks Online, run payroll and reconciliation, and act as our go-to expert on financial reporting for management and our external CPA. You will work directly with leadership and be responsible for keeping our financials accurate, current, and audit-ready at all times.

What You Will Own
Full bookkeeping and reconciliation across QuickBooks Online
Payroll processing and reconciliation
Bi-weekly financial reports to management
Monthly and quarterly financial reports
Year-end financial prep in coordination with our external Canadian CPA for tax filing
QuickBooks class structures and custom reporting
Stripe transaction reconciliation and reporting
P&L statement drafting
Time tracking oversight, including billable vs. non-billable hour structures
Identifying and implementing AI-driven improvements to our accounting and reporting processes

Must-Haves
5+ years of strong hands-on QuickBooks Online experience
3+ years of Stripe experience
Proven experience drafting P&L statements
1+ years using AI tools to improve accounting or operational processes
3+ years working in a tech, SaaS, staffing, or service-based business
2+ years working with time tracking systems and billable/non-billable hour structures
Expert-level command of QuickBooks classes and custom reports
Demonstrated ability to draft clear, accurate reports on a bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence
Comfortable owning year-end financial prep and working directly with an external Canadian CPA for tax filing
Familiarity with Employer of Record (EOR) platforms such as Deel, ---------- , or Shoreline

Nice-to-Haves
Prior experience at an EOR, payroll, or global HR platform (Deel, Remote, Rippling, or similar)
Experience supporting a Canadian company from the Philippines
Experience working across multiple entities or client books simultaneously

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