US Bookkeeper

Overview

This role supports a professional accounting and advisory firm by handling day-to-day bookkeeping and month-end/month-end close activities. Responsibilities include transaction coding, AP/AR processing, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and maintaining accurate, confidential client records.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and code them to the correct accounts.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing, bill entry, and payment follow-up.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow) and basic management reports.
• Handle payroll entry and payroll-tax records, and track sales tax, 1099 vendors, and year-end filing data.
• Post adjusting entries and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare clean books and supporting schedules for the tax preparer or CPA.
• Maintain accurate, organized records while protecting the confidentiality of client financial data.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, GAAP basics, and US accounting practices.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or Desktop; Xero is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups.
• Accuracy and organization, with the ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification or a bookkeeping certificate.
• Experience with payroll platforms (Gusto, ADP, Paychex) and expense tools (Bill.com, Expensify).
• Experience working with multiple clients or industries.

Compensation & Benefits

• PHP 8,000 (refer-and-earn amount noted in the source description for successful hires).

Location

• Open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.