Bookkeeper

Position Type: Full-Time | Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations. You’ll manage transaction recording, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and financial reporting to ensure records remain accurate, organized, and up to date.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, experience with accounting software, and the ability to work independently while communicating proactively with the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Recording & General Ledger

• Record daily financial transactions accurately across accounts.
• Maintain a clean, current, and well-organized general ledger.
• Ensure transactions are coded and posted to the correct accounts.
• Review entries for accuracy and flag discrepancies promptly.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process incoming and outgoing payments accurately and on time.
• Track outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.
• Prepare and update aging reports for the finance team.

Bank & Account Reconciliation

• Perform regular reconciliations across bank accounts and credit lines.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure account balances and supporting records are accurate.

Financial Reporting & Expense Tracking

• Prepare monthly and periodic financial summaries, including balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
• Monitor, categorize, and record business expenses.
• Identify unusual transactions or expense discrepancies and flag them for review.
• Maintain accurate financial data to support business decisions.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready financial records.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, tax filings, and compliance activities.
• Follow established accounting procedures and documentation standards.
• Support the finance team with additional bookkeeping tasks as needed.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or a related accounting role.
• Strong understanding of double-entry accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic financial reporting.
• Proficiency with at least one accounting platform, such as QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or an equivalent tool.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and financial data management.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records with minimal errors.
• Professional written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and coordinate effectively with a finance team across time zones.

Perfect Fit / Culture

You’ll thrive in this role if you take ownership of financial accuracy, follow established processes consistently, and flag discrepancies before they become larger issues. You should be organized, dependable, and proactive in communicating progress, questions, and potential blockers.

The ideal candidate is comfortable managing bookkeeping responsibilities independently while maintaining clear communication with the finance team and meeting reporting deadlines.

Typical Day

• Review and record new financial transactions.
• Code transactions and post entries to the appropriate accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit lines.
• Process payments and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Review and categorize expenses and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare financial summaries and update reports.
• Organize supporting documents and communicate any issues requiring review.

Interview Process

1. AI Screening
2. Client Interview
3. Offer Stage