My name is Sharon and I have had 25 plus years experience in the Accounting field.  I began as a Payroll Clerk when there was no such thing  as computerized labor tracking-that's right.  Time Cards!  I moved from there to general accounting and became Controller of an Ontario manufacturer which included HR, Office management and Network administration.  I'm sure many of you can identify with that-industry today is not made up of many large industries but small to medium size ones that require the wearing of many hats

I left being a 9 to 5'er and moved into the Freelance sector and haven't looked back.  Many companies today are looking for freelance contractors in many areas.  Downsizing,  rising benefit costs. legal requirements on the Employee/Employer relationship all contribute to the popularity of hiring Freelancers.

Accounting and Bookkeeping is one of those areas that benefit from hiring Freelancers.  My clients range from Property Management, Manufacturing, Advertising, Retail and Service.   If you've got a solid accounting background, this area could be for you. Having the ability to telecommute is key-this opens up your marketplace and gives you a broader base

If you're looking to hire a Freelancer, I'd suggest posting your position on a Freelance auction site  site site such as www.IJobid.com.  These sites offer you protection similar to the popular product auction sites -feedback ratings to ensure you have some comfort in hiring that provider and Escrow Service offers protection by releasing the funds only when work is completed satisfactorily. 

These sites are inexpensive and give you some insurance until you build your own relationships with your Provider.  The free classified sites don't offer that.