Bookkeeper

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Classify and document transactions for various client accounts.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and loan accounts.

• Input and oversee accounts payable and receivable transactions, including bills, invoices, and payments.

• Monitor and pursue outstanding receivables and payables.

• Process receipts and relevant documents, ensuring they are matched to the corresponding transactions.

• Organize and update financial records for new clients or those needing catch-up work.

• Maintain client files in readiness for month-end closure by staff accountants or reviewers.

• Liaise with the firm’s team regarding missing documents, ambiguous transactions, and client inquiries.

• Manage work and deadlines utilizing the firm’s practice management software.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 3 years of practical bookkeeping experience in an accounting firm, outsourced accounting firm, or BPO serving US clients.

• Proficient understanding of US small business bookkeeping and fundamental US GAAP principles.

• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.

• Proven ability to classify and document transactions across various client accounts in QuickBooks Online and/or Xero.

• Experience with monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and loan accounts.

• Familiarity with entering and managing bills, invoices, and payments (AP and AR).

• Proven track record of tracking and following up on outstanding receivables and payables.

• Experience in processing receipts and relevant documents, ensuring proper matching to transactions.

• Capability to organize and bring financial records up to date for new or delayed clients.

• Ability to maintain client files current and ready for month-end closure.

• Strong communication skills with the firm’s team regarding missing documents, unclear transactions, and client questions.

• Capacity to track work and deadlines in practice management software.

• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online, assessed through a practical test.

• Demonstrated experience in reconciling bank and credit card accounts across multiple client files.

• Excellent written English and dependable communication skills.

• Preferred qualifications include QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification, experience with Xero, US CPA or CAS firm experience managing 15+ client accounts, familiarity with month-end closure, practice management tools, bill payment and receipt management tools, payroll platforms, and prior experience in US overnight hours.

• Familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, Excel / Google Sheets, Bill.com, Dext or Hubdoc, Karbon, Canopy, TaxDome, Financial Cents, Slack, Teams, and Zoom.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• 13th Month Pay

• 12 days of PTO

• 12 paid US holidays

• Maternity & Paternity Leave

• Comprehensive Healthcare

• Life Insurance

• Mental Health Support

• Milestone Gifts & Birthday Treats

• Opportunities for island retreats, virtual town halls, and regional meetups

• A supportive network for professional development, growth, and networking.