VirtuHire
Senior Bookkeeper
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
South Africa only
Employer listed it 4 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 4 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
South Africa only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Finance
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $145k–$220k a year, a typical range taken from 202 senior-level finance roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in South Africa. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "South Africa"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in South Africa
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
Company Overview
A well-established US-based bookkeeping and tax practice servicing a diverse client base across multiple industries, primarily within California. The business provides professional accounting, bookkeeping and tax support services to small and medium-sized businesses and is currently expanding following the acquisition of an additional client portfolio. The environment is fast-paced, service-driven and highly detail-oriented, requiring strong technical bookkeeping capability and the ability to manage multiple client accounts independently.
Role Summary
An experienced Senior Bookkeeper is required to manage full-cycle bookkeeping functions across a portfolio of US-based clients. The successful candidate will work primarily within QuickBooks Online and will be responsible for reconciliations, financial reporting support, payroll-related bookkeeping functions and maintaining accurate financial records to US standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple client accounts
Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems
Perform bank, credit card and loan reconciliations
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss reporting
Reconcile undeposited funds and gross up sales reports from net deposits
Work with multiple POS systems and financial data sources
Support payroll journal reconciliation and payroll-related bookkeeping functions
Liaise with clients professionally regarding bookkeeping matters
Maintain bookkeeping accuracy in line with US accounting standards
Assist with month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes
Utilise AI and automation tools effectively to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy
Requirements
QuickBooks Online Certified
Minimum 5 years of full-time bookkeeping experience
Strong US bookkeeping and US data-capture experience
Experience servicing multiple industries
Advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency with recent hands-on usage
Requirements
- ·Key Responsibilities
- ·Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple client accounts
- ·Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping systems
- ·Perform bank, credit card and loan reconciliations
- ·Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Benefits
- ·Remote working environment
- ·Competitive salary package
- ·Long-term opportunity with a growing US-based accounting practice
- ·Exposure to a diverse US client portfolio
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at VirtuHire, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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