Administrative & Bookkeeping Assistant

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Posted Oct 15, 2026

Remote · Costa Rica · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $42K – $60K/yr

Overview

This role is for a full-time Admin Assistant (Bookkeeping & Inventory Management) supporting the financial and operational backbone of a service-driven business. The position is fully remote and works during U.S. business hours.

This is a hands-on, operations-focused administrative role involving bookkeeping, inventory management, vendor coordination, payroll support, and operational documentation/reporting.

Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Operations

  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and daily financial transactions
  • Process invoices, expenses, reconciliations, and transaction tracking
  • Support payroll processing and payment calculations
  • Prepare financial and tax documentation
  • Maintain audit-ready digital financial records
  • Assist in improving accounting workflows and operational efficiency
  • Support month-end bookkeeping activities and reporting

Inventory Management

  • Monitor inventory levels and stock movement
  • Coordinate purchasing and inventory replenishment
  • Maintain accurate inventory tracking systems
  • Identify shortages, overstock, or inventory discrepancies
  • Generate inventory reports and cost summaries
  • Recommend improvements to increase inventory accuracy and efficiency

Vendor & Expense Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
  • Track invoices, contracts, payment schedules, and outstanding balances
  • Coordinate vendor communications regarding billing, orders, and services
  • Support expense tracking and cost-control initiatives
  • Ensure vendor records remain accurate and organized

Administrative & Operations Support

  • Maintain organized documentation across bookkeeping, inventory, and vendor systems
  • Create and update spreadsheets, trackers, and operational reports
  • Ensure operational records remain accurate and up to date
  • Support leadership with administrative and operational tasks
  • Help improve internal processes and documentation

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in:
    • Bookkeeping
    • Accounting support
    • Financial administration
    • Administrative operations

Core Skills

  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Inventory management
    • Vendor coordination
    • Financial recordkeeping
  • Proficiency with:
    • QuickBooks
    • Square
    • Similar accounting or payment platforms
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills
  • Strong written and verbal English communication
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting:
    • Small businesses
    • Creative agencies
    • Service-based companies
  • Familiarity with:
    • U.S. bookkeeping practices
    • Small business tax documentation
    • Payroll processing
    • Vendor contract management
  • Experience with inventory management software
  • Experience creating SOPs and operational documentation

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Bookkeeping or accounting certifications are a plus

Tools & Software

  • QuickBooks
  • Square
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Workspace
  • Inventory management systems
  • Accounting and reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong numerical accuracy and financial discipline
  • Proactive and dependable with strong ownership
  • Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
  • Strong communicator with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Passionate about improving systems and operational efficiency

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation details not provided in the application.

Location

  • Remote
  • Working hours: U.S. business hours