QuickBooks Bookkeeping & Payroll Accountant Hybrid 1099 Independent Contractor

Overview

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity for a QuickBooks Bookkeeping & Payroll Accountant with the employer located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The position is primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings or events.

The role is revenue-share (not salaried or hourly). Specific compensation terms will be outlined in the independent contractor agreement.

Closing date: Oct 5, 2026

Responsibilities

• Build or expand a bookkeeping and payroll practice.
• Manage bookkeeping and payroll services for existing or prospective clients.
• Leverage client relationships, business-owner contacts, referrals, or develop new business independently.
• Serve clients using the employer’s provided technology, software, systems, training resources, and professional infrastructure.
• Work with bookkeeping and payroll leads/business-development opportunities provided by the organization (when available).

Requirements

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and/or QuickBooks.
• Professional, organized, and self-motivated working style.
• Client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, or QuickBooks experience.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

• Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Primarily remote; occasional in-person meetings or events.