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Senior Bookkeeper (US Clients)

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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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