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James Kiarie

Bookkeeping Specialist with 6+ years managing financial records for small businesses and startups. Expert in QuickBooks and Xero with 99% client satisfaction. Handles monthly reconciliation, payroll processing, tax preparation support, and clean financial reporting.

6+
Years
99%
Satisfaction
4.7★
Rating
$8.99
Per Hour
QuickBooksXeroReconciliationAP/ARPayrollTax PrepFinancial Reports
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About James

Meticulous and reliable, James is a Bookkeeping Specialist with over six years managing financial records for small businesses and startups. His mission: keep your numbers clean so you can make confident business decisions.

He specializes in QuickBooks and Xero administration, handling everything from daily transaction recording to monthly reconciliation. His expertise extends into payroll processing and tax preparation, where he ensures complete compliance and zero discrepancies.

James's strength lies in his 99% client satisfaction rate — a testament to his precision, proactive communication, and ability to simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable reports.

Clean books aren't just about compliance — they're the foundation for smart business growth.

QuickBooks & Xero Management

Full setup, daily transaction recording, chart of accounts maintenance, and software optimization.

Financial Reporting

Monthly P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and KPI dashboards for stakeholders.

AP/AR Processing

Invoice generation, payment tracking, vendor management, and collections follow-up.

Bank Reconciliation

Monthly account reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and audit-ready documentation.

Skills & Tools

QuickBooks / Xero
98%
Expert-level administration, setup, automation, and troubleshooting across both platforms.
Financial Reporting
95%
P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, and custom reports tailored to business needs.
AP/AR Management
97%
End-to-end invoice lifecycle, vendor relations, payment scheduling, and collections.
Reconciliation
96%
Bank and credit card reconciliation with 99.9% accuracy and audit-ready records.
Software James Uses Daily
Q
QuickBooks
Accounting
X
Xero
Accounting
F
FreshBooks
Accounting
W
Wave
Accounting
S
Google Sheets
Data
Ex
Excel
Data
ZB
Zoho Books
Accounting
Dx
Dext
Accounting

Experience

2020 – Present

Bookkeeping Specialist

Zypria

Managing financial records, reconciliation, payroll, and tax prep for small businesses and startups across the US, UK, and Australia.

QuickBooksXeroPayrollTax
2018 – 2020

Accountant

Mid-size Firm

Full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and audit support for multiple client portfolios.

AuditingBudgetingCompliance
2016 – 2018

Junior Bookkeeper

Various Businesses

Transaction recording, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable/receivable for retail and service businesses.

Data EntryReconciliationAP/AR

Languages & Education

96%
English (Spoken)
Near-native fluency
95%
English (Written)
Professional level
100%
Swahili
Native speaker

Kenyatta University

BCom, Accounting
Graduated with distinction

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