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Senior Bookkeeper (US Clients)

virtuhire·South Africa

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About the Opportunity

A growing US-based bookkeeping, tax, and professional accounting services business is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join its remote team. Following a recent expansion of its client portfolio, the business requires a highly skilled bookkeeping professional to manage an increased workload across multiple industries within the United States market.

This is a senior-level position requiring a technically strong bookkeeper who can independently manage full-cycle bookkeeping functions while maintaining exceptional accuracy and compliance standards. The successful candidate will work closely with a US-based leadership team and support a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors.

Role Overview

The Senior Bookkeeper will take ownership of full-cycle bookkeeping responsibilities for multiple US-based clients. The role requires extensive experience with QuickBooks Online, strong reconciliation capabilities, payroll-related bookkeeping knowledge, and a solid understanding of US bookkeeping practices.

This is not a data-entry role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex bookkeeping functions, analysing financial information, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring books are maintained to a high professional standard.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple US-based clients across various industries.
  • Maintain accurate financial records within QuickBooks Online.
  • Perform bank, credit card, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
  • Reconcile assets, liabilities, mortgages, and undeposited funds.
  • Prepare and maintain profit and loss statements and balance sheet reports.
  • Process and reconcile payroll-related transactions and journals.
  • Review and analyse financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Work with multiple point-of-sale systems and reconcile sales reporting.
  • Support month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes.
  • Maintain organised documentation and audit-ready financial records.
  • Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders regarding bookkeeping matters.

Minimum Requirements

  • QuickBooks Online Certification.
  • Minimum 5 years of full-time bookkeeping experience.
  • At least 3 years of recent, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting US-based clients.
  • Strong understanding of US bookkeeping principles and financial processes.
  • Experience performing advanced balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, loans, assets, liabilities, and undeposited funds.
  • Experience with payroll journals and payroll-related bookkeeping functions.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
  • Professional communication skills.
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection and dedicated home office environment.
  • Minimum dual-screen setup.

Highly Advantageous Experience

  • Exposure to US tax environments and bookkeeping requirements.
  • California sales tax experience.
  • Industry experience within:
  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Wholesale
  • Entertainment
  • Experience working US Pacific Time hours.
  • Familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Experience working with multiple POS systems.

Systems & Tools

  • QuickBooks Online
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Multiple POS Systems
  • Payroll and Payroll Journal Systems

Working Hours

  • Full-time remote position.
  • Aligned to US Pacific Time working hours.
  • Candidates must be comfortable working a consistent US schedule.

Benefits

Application Requirements

Please provide:

  • Updated CV detailing bookkeeping experience and industries supported.
  • Confirmation of QuickBooks Online Certification.
  • Details of years of QuickBooks Online experience.
  • Confirmation of US bookkeeping experience.
  • Details of home office setup, including number of screens and internet reliability.
  • Confirmation of willingness to work US Pacific Time hours.
  • Introduction video outlining bookkeeping experience and communication style.

Compensation

  • Competitive salary based on experience, certification level, and US bookkeeping expertise.
  • Long-term remote opportunity with a growing professional accounting services business.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of US-based clients.
  • Opportunity to work within a stable and expanding international team.
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