Bookkeeper (QuickBooks) | ABA Therapy | USA Hours | Remote

Overview

This is a fully remote, full-time Bookkeeper role supporting a U.S.-based ABA therapy provider. The position is detail-oriented and focused on keeping financial records accurate and ensuring month-end close runs smoothly.

You will be based in South Africa and will report directly to the client’s finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations (5 bank accounts and 3 credit cards)
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies accurately and promptly
• Record and process approximately 100 payments and 200 deposits, ensuring amounts are coded and matched correctly
• Post payroll-related bookkeeping entries (payroll processing itself is not part of this role)
• Process and review employee expense claims against policy and supporting documentation
• Manage collections by following up on outstanding customer balances and keeping receivables up to date
• Support the month-end close by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and assisting with journal entries
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Excel
• Communicate clearly and professionally with U.S.-based management and internal teams

Requirements

• Experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, including double-entry accounting and general ledger coding
• Proven experience preparing bank and credit card reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Experience processing high volumes of payments and deposits accurately
• Proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, formulas) and Word
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Strong attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to manage deadlines and stay organised during month-end

Preferred Qualifications

• QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise experience
• Experience with expense claims, collections, or accounts receivable follow-up
• Month-end close experience
• Familiarity with U.S. accounting practices and terminology
• Experience in healthcare, therapy, or other multi-location service businesses
• Experience working with U.S. or international clients

Compensation & Benefits

• South African public holiday compensation in accordance with the BCEA (as applicable)

Location

• Fully remote role
• Must be based in South Africa

Working Hours & Important Notes

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 16:00–01:00 SAST (subject to U.S. daylight saving changes)
• Public holidays: Required to work on both South African and U.S. public holidays

Technical & Work Environment Requirements (Non-negotiable)

• Internet: fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and ability to support a wired Ethernet connection (applicants without fixed fibre line cannot be considered)
• Power backup: reliable power backup solution to manage load shedding and power outages (applicants without power backup cannot be considered)

Application Timeline

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.