Job Title: Bookkeeper (SMBs and Franchise Accounting)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full time | US Time Zone Coverage (ET/PT/CT overlap)

About ConnectedStars
ConnectedStars is an operations and talent partner for SMBs and multi-unit franchises across the U.S. We build reliable back-office systems—finance, people, and processes—so owners can scale with confidence. We value accuracy, transparency, and a get-it-done mindset.
The Role
You’ll be the day-to-day owner of franchise bookkeeping for multi-unit clients (restaurants, salons, fitness, retail, home services). You’ll run clean books at the location and consolidated levels, ensure timely period closes, and deliver unit economics that franchise owners use to make decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Unit Bookkeeping
• Own daily posting and month-end close for multiple locations; maintain standardized chart of accounts by brand.
• Reconcile bank/credit card/merchant accounts and third-party delivery or marketplace deposits (e.g., DoorDash/Uber Eats, Shopify/Amazon) including fees/chargebacks.




• Match POS sales to deposits and resolve over/short cash variances.
• POS & Systems
• Integrate and reconcile data from Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, Revel, Shopify POS (as applicable).
• Maintain clean bank feeds and mapping rules in QuickBooks Online (preferred) or Xero; support exports from FranConnect or similar franchise systems.

Revenue, COGS, and Inventory
• Record daily sales summaries (net of discounts, comps, refunds, taxes, tips).
• Track inventory/COGS and waste; post landed costs; help implement perpetual or period inventory where applicable.
• Manage deferred revenue (e.g., gift cards, prepaid packages/memberships) and redemptions.

AP/AR & Cash Control
• Run three-way match for vendor bills (PO/invoice/receipt) where used; code shared costs across locations.
• Process payments, credit memos, and vendor statements; manage W-9 collection and 1099-NEC vendor lists.
• Set and monitor cash-handling contr

📌 Senior Bookkeeper (India)
🏢 ConnectedStars
📍 India