I am seeking a remote, part-time or contract bookkeeping or accounting role with flexible scheduling that complements my current full-time position. I am interested in reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, billing, financial reporting, account cleanup, and general ledger support. I work independently and am comfortable managing recurring responsibilities and deadlines.
Open to opportunities
Shawna Talbot
@shawnatalbot
Experienced accounting professional with 20+ years of QuickBooks experience in bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced bookkeeping and accounting professional with more than 20 years of QuickBooks experience. My background includes small-business bookkeeping, controller-level accounting, and my current role as a municipal Clerk/Treasurer.
My accounting experience includes accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll and payroll reporting, billing and invoicing, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, account research and cleanup, and audit support. I work with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, along with Microsoft Excel.
Earlier in my career, I established and maintained the QuickBooks accounting system for an electrical subcontractor, handling the company's bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, billing, and financial records. I later served as Controller for Global Special Effects, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and financial records for multiple companies.
I enjoy the hands-on side of accounting—keeping records organized, researching discrepancies, reconciling accounts, and making sure the numbers are accurate. I am interested in remote, part-time or contract bookkeeping and accounting opportunities that offer flexibility and allow me to contribute my experience while continuing in my current full-time position.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TK
Current
Town Clerk/Treasurer
Town of Killen
Sep 2021 - Present (5 years)
Manage financial and administrative operations of the Town Clerk/Treasurer's Office, including accounting, payroll, budgeting, audit preparation, purchasing, grants, and regulatory compliance.
GE
Controller
Global Special Effects
Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 (8 months)
Oversaw daily accounting operations for multiple companies, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, billing, bank reconciliations, cash management, financial reporting, and payroll, which I initially processed in-house before transitioning to an outsourced payroll provider.
MI
Inside Sales Specialist
Merchant International Inc.
Feb 2014 - Jan 2021 (6 years 11 months)
Prepared material estimates and cost comparison sheets, and communicated final cost quotations to international contractors and customers.
BI
Office Manager
Big River Electric, Inc.
Sep 2005 - Oct 2013 (8 years 1 month)
Established the company's QuickBooks accounting system and managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial records.
JH
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Jerry Damson Honda
Jul 1993 - Dec 2000 (7 years 5 months)
Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing, bank deposits, credit card reconciliations, and payroll for approximately 50 employees.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IN
Intuit
Intuit QuickBooks Certification Level 1, QuickBooks
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: N/A
Earned the Intuit QuickBooks Certification Level 1 in August 2026.
IC
International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), Municipal Clerks
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: N/A
Earned the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation in February 2026.
NC
Northwest Shoals Community College
Associate of Arts, General Studies
1990 - 1992
Grade: N/A
Activities and societies: N/A
Earned an Associate of Arts degree from Northwest Shoals Community College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
30k+ USD
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