What is an Intuit QuickBooks Consultant?
With an increase in online bookkeeping practiced by a number of small and mid-size companies, Intuit QuickBooks specialists have been in greater demand. A QuickBooks specialist may be an administrator, a CPA or anyone in between who handles everything from data entry, profit and loss statements and financial reconciliation in Intuit’s flagship business software.
How do you hire an Intuit QuickBooks Consultant?
You can source Intuit QuickBooks specialist talent on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in an Intuit QuickBooks specialist.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview Intuit QuickBooks specialists. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of Intuit QuickBooks specialist you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire an Intuit QuickBooks Consultants?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. Learn about the cost to hire a QuickBooks Consultants.
How do you write an Intuit QuickBooks consultant job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample Intuit QuickBooks specialist job post titles:
- Small business tax accountant using Intuit QuickBooks
- Virtual assistance using Intuit QuickBooks
- Need QuickBooks expert to help manage accounting for pet store
Project description
An effective Intuit QuickBooks specialist job post should include:
- Scope of work: From data entry to cost of goods analysis, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, business size, or virtual vs on-site, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Intuit QuickBooks specialist job responsibilities
Here are some examples of Intuit QuickBooks specialist job responsibilities:
- Enter entire year’s transactions into QuickBooks Online
- Reconcile 12 months of bank and credit card transactions in QuickBooks
- Help manage payroll and overall financial management of retail constructions business
Intuit QuickBooks specialist job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in Intuit QuickBooks specialist. Here are some examples:
- Accounting degree required
- High comfort level managing general financial responsibilities in QuickBooks, Zoho Books or equivalent
- Ability to develop quarterly profit and loss statements