Bookkeeper

Overview

This is a full-time remote bookkeeping role supporting day-to-day accounting operations during U.S. business hours. The position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, performing bank reconciliations, tracking expenses, and preparing financial reporting to keep records up to date.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• None listed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• Remote (working hours: U.S. business hours).