QuickBooks Bookkeeping & Payroll Accountant Hybrid 1099 Independent Contractor

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Posted Sep 17, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $45K – $65K/yr

Overview

An independent contractor opportunity is available for an experienced QuickBooks Bookkeeping & Payroll Accountant.

This position supports an organization’s financial-services work by helping build and expand a bookkeeping and payroll practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide bookkeeping and payroll services for clients using QuickBooks and related tools
  • Build or expand your client base through existing/prospective relationships, referrals, and independent business development
  • Manage delivery of bookkeeping and payroll services in alignment with client needs and agreed scope
  • Work independently, leveraging the organization’s technology, software, systems, training resources, and professional infrastructure
  • Utilize business-development opportunities that may be provided by the organization (qualified leads and referral opportunities may be available)

Compensation

  • Revenue-share opportunity (not salaried or hourly)
  • Compensation may vary based on client source, business development, services performed, and the size/growth of your book of business
  • Specific terms will be outlined in the independent contractor agreement

Qualifications

  • Experience with bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, or QuickBooks
  • Professional, organized, and self-motivated work style
  • Client-focused approach
  • Comfortable working independently

Work Location & Schedule

  • Primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings or events
  • Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Training

  • Training is provided, but training is not paid

Application Details

  • Employment type: Full Time
  • Work mode: Remote
  • Role type: Accountant (Staff level)
  • Certification: CISA – Certified Information System Auditor
  • Closing date: Sep 21, 2026

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